New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Just weeks after celebrating his 60th birthday in July this year, veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai said he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He underwent a successful robotic surgery in August to remove the cancerous prostate, in what he said marked a "turning point" in his life.

Prostate cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer among men in India, especially older men, and has a five-year survival rate when detected early.

In his weekly video vlog, "Straight Bat with Rajdeep Sardesai," the journalist shared an emotional account of his battle with cancer and said that the year has been life-changing for him.

Rajdeep Sardesai shared that he was informed about this diagnosis via a WhatsApp text from his docto...