Author and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, Ayushmann Khurrana's wife is an inspiration. In the past year, she has been through a lot. From receiving a scary breast cancer diagnosis to the news of its relapse and chemotherapy sessions, Tahira Kashyap has put up a brave face (and a smile) all through her struggles and has proved to be an example.
Tahira, who shared the news of being diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer in September 2018 underwent surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy to beat cancer. On September 14, which also happened to be Ayushmann's birthday, it was revealed that Tahira had been diagnosed with pre-invasive cancer or ductal carcinoma (DCIS) in her right breast. She also got a mastectomy done to remove the malignant part. Sharing the journey on Instagram, Tahira said,
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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)! 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. 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
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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! 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. 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
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Can’t keep calm!!! Last and final chemo! Fuck yesss!! It’s been some journey. The learning has been immense, some of which, I know, I will realise with time. Thank you to each one who has been praying for me! Lots of love and prayers from my end to each one of you! My heart is bouncing with joy and gratitude? #newyearhereicome #2019❤️ #breastcancerwarrior
Ayushmann, her husband has been a constant force of support right by her side. He even fasted for her during Karva Chauth to pray for her good health and well-being. In fact, calling the prognosis a life lesson, Ayushmann and Tahira's brave approach can be a learning lesson for many to sail through the tough times. In an interview, Ayushmann said,
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" We (Tahira and Ayushmann) had to maintain a happy life to deal with the big C in the most unique way. We can't cry about it. I think I have started looking at life in a different way altogether. I have become more patient as a person. Small things don't bother me anymore. We are so lucky to have received the diagnosis at an early stage and that's a silver lining. We decided to stay positive all throughout and that has helped, despite the tough days sometimes."
Not long ago, just like Tahira Kashyap, popular actress Sonali Bendre, who too had been diagnosed with cancer in early 2018 shared the news of the end of her chemotherapy sessions for which she had to stay back in New York. She returned to her home in Mumbai just recently.
Source: indiatimes.com
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