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Dato' Lee Chong Wei Has Been Diagnosed With Early Stage Nose Cancer

Get well soon, Dato'.

Cover image via NST Online

National shuttler Lee Chong Wei has been diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer, Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page at around 2.18pm, BAM President Norza Zakaria confirmed the media reports concerning LCW's health.

LCW is currently in Taiwan seeking treatment and "he is responding well to his treatment," according to the BAM President, who added that the national shuttler is "resting and recuperating amongst family and close friends."

Image via NST Online

The BAM President said that they are in constant contact with Lee Chong Wei and "we will offer any support we can to our legend"

The statement was posted on Twitter by people managing LCW's social media page.

The confirmation of the news has left Malaysians shocked, with several of them taking to social media to pray for the national hero

Get well soon, Dato' LCW!

Image via MakeAGif

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