In July 2018, the whole world went in for a shock when Sonali Bendre informed her followers about her high-grade metastatic cancer. A few weeks later, while we were still managing to get out of that zone, came the news of Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, Tahira Kashyap suffering from stage 0 cancer/precancerous stage. Sharing fun pictures of herself from the hospital, Tahira penned down a positive message on Instagram, that surely must have encouraged millions suffering from the disease. (Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana On Tahira Kashyap's Cancer, Says He Was Sleepless For Seven Nights, Seven Days)
Now according to the latest update by Tahira herself, in her another post, Tahira revealed that after 6 chemotherapy sessions and a preventive mastectomy, her cancer has now upgraded to Stage 1a of breast cancer. However, Tahira posted a picture wearing a T-shirt which reads ‘F**k Cancer’ proving that she is fighting it like a pro. Here’s her post:
Tahira captioned her post as, “That’s what you do when cancer shows up. You show it the way out! It is a tough phase to be in, but then I would have never known my own strength, which is inherent in each one of us, and which we come to know off when tested. Like I said before, let’s choose to be the heroes of our own drama of life. I strongly believe if an obstacle comes in your life it is for you to deal with it, overcome it, beat the shit out of it and become a better version of yourself, which could be a bit worn out but would be experienced, a bit tattered but more wise, a bit left out but more to bring forth, a bit handicapped but better equipped!”
Further sharing the details about her chemo sessions and her ‘half won battle’, Tahira went on to add, “So now the upgraded version of myself is dealing with cancer stage 1 a, which is still a result of early detection. I’ll be going through 12 sessions of chemotherapy. 6 down, and another 6 left. Hence the cap look nowadays This post is dedicated to my journey where half the battle is won and the other half I want to fight with each of you who is enduring it. Be resilient, be strong, we shall overcome and how! Also I have immense gratitude for people around me who have taken it in the right spirit and didn’t give up on me.”
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Thanking her husband Ayushmann, her parents and her friends for their unconditional love and support, Tahira continued, “Personally I owe it to my best friend @komal20to77 husband @ayushmannk parents @kashyap6480 @yajankashyap . This bit is taken for granted but when professionally you are supported and still look dependable your resilience to fight becomes stronger. For this I owe it to @atulkasbekar @tanuj.garg @findingshanti @shrutiv11 who too were shocked when they heard the news but didn’t give up and still lay bet on this bruised but not broken horse. Gratitude #earlydetection #breastcancerawareness #fuckcancer #spreadingawareness #selflovenomatterwhat #bruisedbutnotbroken #bodhisattva #sokavictor #spreadlove #compassion”
On September 22, 2018, Tahira informed her followers about her Big C, which could be read as, “An opportunity to give competition to the Kardashians just went wasted! A week back I mentioned about ‘my badge of honour’ that I was going to receive. And I did and am happy to share about it with the intention of it being received with love. As that’s the only reason I am posting it. Love for self and gratitude for the universe. The picture might be disturbing for some, but these drains have become my dumbells for a few days. I was detected with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in my right breast with high-grade malignant cells. Simply put stage 0 cancer/ pre-cancerous stage, with cancer cells multiplying in a contained area. The result I have become a half Indian version of Angelina Jolie (since only one breast was involved)!” (Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana Shares Wife Tahira Kashyap's Reaction When He Fasted For Her On Karva Chauth)
Her post further stated, “I told my doctor now is the time to give some competition to the Kardashians since Pamela is passé. But no one listened to me, so now I have a portion of my back tissue in my breast. Perhaps now I can do chin-ups with my breasts! Jokes apart, this obstacle has given me a new definition of life. Respect it’s unpredictability and have the faith and courage to be the hero of your own drama of life. The invincible human spirit is God like, gives you the courage to endure and the will to revive. There is nothing that human spirit can’t do. Also I want women of all ages to be aware. I am 35, and I was returned twice over from a mammogram. If any symptoms come up, think of it as a protective force and get yourselves examined. Also we are so obsessed with boobs."
Concluding her post, Tahira wrote, "This mastectomy has left me with even more self love! Big, small, left or right inclined, gravity pulling or defying, or even none, each breast the presence or lack of it has a story to tell. Mine has made me a 2.0 version of myself! This post is dedicated to awareness, self love and resilience of a warrior that I know each one of us possesses #breastcancerawareness #selflove #determination #faith #bodhisattva #bodhisattvaoftheearth” (Also Read: Tahira Kashyap Resumes Her Work After Cancer Treatment, Ayushmann Khurrana Feels Proud Of His Wife)
Truckloads of strength and love to you, Tahira! We are sure you’ll emerge stronger than before.
