Hina Khan Wants To 'Normalise' Working Amid Cancer Treatment: 'Don't Give Up'

"The show must go on," Hina Khan announced. "We will fight it, come out of it. We will keep shooting and keep working hard. We will win."

Ever since she announced the news of her cancer diagnosis, Hina Khan has been posting courageous updates on social media to share with her fans and followers the details of her treatment and what the road to recovery looks like. It has not been easy for her, given the amount of toll cancer has taken on her body. The actor looks visibly different now, but she continues to smile her way through this setback and motivate others like her to stay positive, too. And the one thing that brings a genuine smile to her face is her work. Khan, 36, shared a video on Instagram, wherein she was seen getting ready for a shoot. Take a look here.

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In the caption, the actor -- who became a household name with her breakthrough role as 'Akshara' in the television show 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' -- wrote that it was her 'first work assignment' after her diagnosis. She confessed that she was nervous and with her makeup artist, she tried to hide the stitches from her chemo port. "Everyone's trying to put in an effort...I have put a wig on," the actor said during the process.

The video was likely shot after Khan chopped off all her hair to sport a pixie-cut look. Hair loss during cancer treatment is inevitable. One loses chunks of hair between chemotherapy sessions.

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"The show must go on," Khan announced, while her team cheered her on. "We will fight it, come out of it. We will keep shooting and keep working hard. We will win."

In the caption accompanying the video, the actor wrote: "Walking the talk is challenging, especially when facing life's biggest challenges. So, give yourself a break on bad days; it's okay You deserve it."

On normalising working during a health setback, such as cancer, Khan wrote: "Don't forget to live your life on the good days, no matter how few they are. These days still hold importance. Accept the change, embrace the difference, and NORMALISE it."

She went on to write that she 'looks forward' to the good days, because she gets to work. "I love my work. I live my dreams when I'm working, and that is my greatest motivation. I want to keep working. Many people work regular jobs during their treatment without issues, and I am no different. I met a few in these months, and trust me, it changed my perspective."

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The actor added that while she is undergoing treatment, she is not always at the hospital. "Let's normalise working and if you have the strength and energy, do whatever makes you happy," she implored.

Khan ended her post by addressing people who are also battling cancer, just like her: "Remember, it's your story; it's your life. You decide what to make of it. Don't give up and find what you love doing. Your work, your passion -- if you don't know what it is, invent it. But remember to give yourself the healing you deserve, [because] doing what you love is also healing. Accept, embrace and normalise it."

Last month, the actor made a heartbreaking announcement on social media that she has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.

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In a statement, she wrote: "To address the recent rumour, 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 this challenging diagnosis, I want to reassure everyone that I am doing well. I am strong, determined, and fully committed to overcoming this disease. My treatment has already begun, and I am ready to do everything necessary to emerge from this even stronger."