Written By: Mishika Gupta | Published : November 21, 2025 6:02 PM IST
Famous TV actress Deepika Kakkar, loved for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, has once again opened her heart to fans as she continues her fight against liver cancer. In her recent blog, she looked very emotional while discussing the drastic journey of treatment, recovery and unpredictable health challenges. Although her latest medical reports were normal, Deepika said that mental stress hasn't gone away. She revealed that sometimes, she feels strong, but at other times, overwhelming fear takes over. With a trembling voice, she said what many patients feel, but rarely express: "There is still that lingering fear".
Deepika's health battle began when she was diagnosed with stage two liver cancer at the start of this year. When her condition continues to get worse she took us step towards a major surgery where doctors removed a large tumour along with part of her liver. She described the part of her treatment as a mentally, exhausting phase and physically draining, but she is maintaining courage and hope in her heart.
Deepika is currently undergoing targeted therapy, which is a long-term treatment very similar to chemotherapy. Deepika mentioned that this therapy can continue for months, with fatigue, mouth ulcer, hormonal fluctuations and discomfort. Even after so many challenges, she said that she is giving her best to stay positive in all ways.
Deepika kakar mentioned symptoms that people usually search for during their recovery period:
The symptoms, she said, make her feel worried and anxious because every new symptoms raise a question. What might happen next.
Her video, she mentioned, she broke down after meeting her oncologist. Although the doctors reassured her that reports were improving, she could not carry her emotional baggage and broke down. She explained body takes time to heal, the mind battles, fear every single day. Deepika told she's learning to accept her emotions instead of fighting them.
Deepika thanked her husband, Sohaib Ibrahim for being her constant support. She also expressed gratitude for the prayers, messages and love sent by fans. According to her beliefs, support from her fans and family is what keeps her motivated even in her toughest battle.
Deepika ended her blog with the message full of strength. She told her viewers that life after a disease like cancer is not easy and seamless instead, it is full of ups and downs, fear and tiny victories. But what matters the most is choosing hope even if when you are not feeling right. Her strength is a inspiration for a lot of people and a reminder that healing is not always medical, sometimes, it's also emotional and test your strength.
