'Fear in my...heart': Dipika Kakar breaks down amid cancer treatment
What's the story
Television actor Dipika Kakar recently broke down in a YouTube vlog while discussing her ongoing battle with liver cancer. Despite her medical reports being normal, she admitted to feeling anxious and overwhelmed at times. "I'm going through an emotional breakdown right now...there's still that lingering fear in my heart, even when everything seems okay," she said.
Health struggles
Kakar shared daily physical challenges due to cancer treatment
Kakar also opened up about the physical challenges she faces daily due to her condition and treatment. "Sometimes my thyroid levels fluctuate. Hormonal changes affect the body in unexpected ways," she said. "My skin has become extremely dry...the skin on my hands has started cracking." "There's this odd pressure I feel in my ears and neck. My nose feels uncomfortably dry too," she added.
Inspirational message
Kakar emphasized the importance of perseverance amid fear
Despite the difficulties, Kakar stressed the importance of persevering through fear. "You have to remind yourself that this is nothing, you have to get up and keep going," she added. "Like we always say, you have only two choices: sit with the fear and let it consume you, or confront it and move forward." "And I believe the only way to fight through all of this is to keep moving."
Message of hope
Kakar urged others to keep faith amid medical struggles
Kakar also encouraged others facing similar medical challenges to stay strong and keep their faith in God. Meanwhile, she is married to television actor Shoaib Ibrahim, and has a two-year-old son named Ruhaan with him. Both Kakar and Ibrahim have their own YouTube channels and have been very open about her cancer recovery.