Veteran Bollywood actor, Tom Alter, 67, has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
The son of the actor disclosed on Monday, after a week that he was admitted to Mumbai's Saifee Hospital.
The actor is battling stage four skin cancer.
While speaking to Indian News Agency, his son, Jamie said: "It is what is called a squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer). It is a relapse of the same thing which had happened last year and unfortunately, for various reasons, it was not detected at that time and has come back."
'Last year, he had to get his thumb amputated due to the condition. Now, he is in stage four, Jamie said.
"He is fighting it well. He is showing the will to battle it out.He is under the best care possible. Various doctors across the country are in consultation. As a family, we are very happy with the treatment he is getting.'
"His bodily functions are absolutely fine. The doctors are very happy with that. The past one week has gone in getting him in a state of physical strength, whereby the doctor is able to start the next round of medication."
"We will be releasing statements to the media as and when things happen."
The actor is known for starring in television shows like "Bharat Ek Khoj", "Zabaan Sambhalke" and "Betaal Pachisi". Tom has also played vital roles in successful films like "Gandhi", "Shatranj Ke Khilari", "Kranti", "Aashiqui" and "Parinda".
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