Hina shares her 'last standing eyelash' photo amid final chemotherapy
What's the story
TV actor Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 3 breast cancer, recently gave an update about her journey on Instagram. She revealed she has lost her eyelashes due to chemotherapy but remains optimistic about her recovery. In a poignant post, she shared a picture of her "last standing eyelash," which she described as a symbol of resilience and motivation.
Symbolic significance
'This single eyelash is my motivation'
Khan also spoke about her fight against cancer. She wrote, "Wanna know what's my current source of motivation? Once part of a mighty and beautiful Brigade that adorned my eyes. My Genetically long and beautiful lashes...This BRAVE, LONE WARRIOR, my last standing Eyelash has fought it all beside me." "Nearing the last cycle of my Chemo, this single Eyelash is my MOTIVATION. We shall see this all through. Yes, we will InshaAllah (sic)."
Treatment journey
Khan's new normal and side effects of chemotherapy
The actor also revealed that she has started wearing false eyelashes for her shoots, a change she hasn't made in over a decade. She wrote, "P.S. I haven't worn falsies in a decade, actually more, but now I do, for my shoots. Koi naaaaa...Sab theek ho jaana hai (It's fine. Everything will get better)." Earlier, Khan had revealed that she was suffering from mucositis as another side effect of her chemotherapy treatment.
Health battle
Khan's cancer diagnosis and journey to recovery
Khan had first revealed her cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post in July this year. She wrote, "Hello everyone, To address the recent rumors, I want to share some important news with all the Hinaholics and everyone who loves and cares for me. I have been diagnosed with Stage Three breast cancer." Despite the challenges, she remains determined to fight the disease and has been sharing updates about her health on social media platforms.