Michael Nobbs, former India hockey coach, beats lung cancer after a long six-month battle

Former India hockey coach Michael bbs h ar monkey riding on his back during COVID-19 pandemic. former Australian hockey player was diagsed with a St 3 lung cancer in March which came as quite a shock to 66-year-old. While Michael bbs' world came crashing down, sportsman inside former India hockey coach came to fore as he fought his own battle and has w finally defeated tumour and is in pink of health. bbs served as India's hockey coach from 2011 to 2013. 

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Michael bbs cancer: Former India hockey coach defeats lung cancer; speaks about his gut-wrenching battle 

In a chat with Times of India, Michael bbs spoke about his health and how cancer h changed his life. former India hockey coach revealed that he was living a wonderful life with his two kids, coaching and owning a small business when his cancer was detected. 66-year-old revealed he h never smoked in his life and h a series of questions ringing in his he before he broke down to tears on his way back home. Michael bbs started making a few phone calls and after his initial shock realised that he has a beautiful family and some great friends. former India hockey coach revealed that sportsman inside him inspired him and told him that cancer was just ar battle, albeit stakes were higher. 

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Speaking on Michael bbs cancer battle, 66-year-old said that he was fortunate to be treated by three professors at  Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney after having decided to take medical approach to treat cancer. former India hockey coach said that his case was an unusual one and re was a lot of discussion on of treatment he would be getting. While things were blurred at that moment, Michael bbs reveals that he decided t to google his symptoms as he did t want any faulty research to impact him.

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former India hockey coach, who represented Australia at 1984 Olympics said that as he was quite a healthy person, medical professionals threw 'kitchen sink' at him. Michael bbs cancer treatment saw him receive chemorapy and riation for six weeks before surgery. 66-year-old said that while it was a tough regime, or options weren't as pleasant.

former field hockey player said that during his chemo, he bonded with many people who were in for treatment and it served as a support group for him. Michael bbs wrote that he realised  stupid things one complains about aren't as important as friends, family children and journey through life. He said that cancer is a hideous disease which shows compassion to anyone. 

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Speaking on his health, bbs said he has been successful in his battle against cancer and received news a few days ago. He said that news was like winning lotto and having Christmas at same time. bbs said that while he would have loved to scream and shout at top of his voice, his throat was sore from operation which also saw his vocal chord cut.

While that can be fixed, his singing days are definitely over. former India hockey coach said that he will be going for tests once every six months for next couple of years to see if re is any remission. Michael bbs hops  disease doesn't return and thanked everyone for ir support during his battle. 

(Im Courtesy: PTI)