Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife Tahira Kashyap reveals breast cancer relapse on World Health Day

Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife and author Tahira Kashyap, who bravely battled breast cancer in 2018, has now revealed that she is facing a relapse.

On the occasion of World Health Day, the acclaimed writer took to Instagram to share her diagnosis, while underlining the critical importance of regular mammograms for cancer survivors.

Tahira’s post read, “Seven year itch or the power of regular screening — it's a perspective, I’d like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me... I still got this.”

Choosing Strength, Humor, and Hope

In the caption, she added, “When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because for one it’s a better drink and two you know you will give it your best once again.
#regularscreening #mammogram not shying away from saying it #breastcancer #onemoretime #letsgo
Ironically or not, today is #WorldHealthDay. Let’s do whatever we can in our capacity to take care of ourselves #gratitude through and through.”

 

 

 

 

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A Journey of Openness and Advocacy

Seven years ago, Tahira underwent a mastectomy. Throughout her journey, she has remained open and outspoken, using her platform to raise awareness about breast cancer. In 2018, she was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), a condition marked by high-grade malignant cells in her right breast. This stage 0 diagnosis is considered pre-cancerous.

Courage in the Face of Chemotherapy

Last month, Tahira posted an empowering message alongside a photo of her proudly embracing her clean-shaven head — a result of chemotherapy. She also shared several photos capturing key moments from her treatment journey.

She captioned the post, “And that's life! And you make the most of it. And in making the most of it you realise how humbling the experience is. I know so many brave women who have fought with all their might. I bow my head in respect to all of them.

Let everyone's experience be a reminder to value our lives. To know how significant each one of us is. To know nobody else on the face of the earth can do what you can do. Spread the awareness. Early breast cancer detection is curable, not just treatable. Love and hope and joy to all. Life is to celebrate. Gratitude all the way.”

(With IANS Inputs)