Dipika Kakar reveals going through tough treatment days: 'Even simplest things feel heavy…'

In June, Dipika Kakar had surgery to remove a cancerous liver tumor, followed by a recommendation for 18 months of treatment. Her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, shared in a vlog that the tumor's high recurrence risk prompted the extended treatment. Dipika started targeted therapy last month and has since experienced side effects like hair loss and skin rashes.

Dipika Kakar recently shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, where she expressed her struggles with cancer treatment. In the photo shared, she visibly looks upset, and the caption reads, "days wen the treatment hits hard, and even the simplest things feel heavy."

Dipika has been open about her experiences, sharing updates and gratitude for the support she receives from loved ones, fans and her medical team.

In her latest vlog, Dipika shared her health update and said, It has been more than a month taking tablets for targeted therapy, so we have to visit the doctor for follow-up. We have done a few blood tests and an ECG. I am feeling a little anxious. I feel like this now whenever I go to see a doctor related to this. I feel nervous, and maybe this will increase next month when we repeat my scan and tumor marker test.

She added, I shared my concerns with the doctor. My ENT issues, ulcers, and rashes on the palm are all side effects of the medicine I am taking for targeted therapy. I have been given medicines to cure these side effects if the inflammation gets too much. I am also having hair fall due to the tablet. This side effect only occurs in 10 percent of people, and I am amongst them. But I have nothing to complain about, because the reason why the medicine is being taken is more important.

In June, Dipika revealed that she is battling stage 2 liver cancer. Sasural Simar Ka fame shared the heartbreaking update through an emotional Instagram note. After suffering intense stomach pain, doctors discovered a tumour “the size of a tennis ball" in her liver, which was later confirmed to be cancerous.

Regarding her career, Dipika Kakar's last appearance was on Celebrity MasterChef, though she withdrew mid-season due to health issues.