Actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, as per reports.

He will reportedly leave for the US for treatment soon.

Dutt was admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai on Saturday and tweeted that he would be taking a break from work for a 'medical treatment' on Tuesday. "Hi friends, I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment," and added, "My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon!"