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World Cancer Day: This is how author Tahira Kashyap battled cancer

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, author Tahira Kashyap, wife of Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, shared a bold and inspiring Instagram post revealing the stitches that she has on her back for the treatment of breast cancer.

Editorial Team   | Updated: February 4, 2019 9:36 pm
Tags: breast cancer dignosis  Breast cancer screening  Breast cancer survivors  Mastectomy  World Cancer Day  World Cancer Day 2019  
Tahira Kashyap bounced back to life beautifully after a brave fight against breast cancer. ©Instagram

Tahira Kashyap, wife of Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, was diagnosed with pre-invasive cancer or ductal carcinoma (DCIS) in her right breast last year. It was stage 0 breast cancer  and Tahira had revealed about her condition through an Instagram post. But instead of getting bogged down by this fatal disease, Tahira fought breast cancer like a champion. She underwent a mastectomy (removal of the malignant part of her breast) in 2018 along with multiple sessions of chemotherapy to defeat cancer. Though her stage 0 cancer progressed to stage 1 at one point of time, Tahira bounced back to life like a fighter.

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, this 35-year-old author of  shared a backless picture of her  as an example to all the cancer patients who are fighting this deadly disease across the world. Along with the picture, Tahira also shared a caption emphasising about the importance of eliminating the stigma or taboo related to cancer and the significance of courage in fighting such a challenge.

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Today is my day! Wish you all a happy #worldcancerday and hope each one of us celebrates this day in an embracing way. That we remove any stigma or taboo associated with it. That we spread awareness about it and that we have self love no matter what. I truly embrace all my scars as they are my badges of honour. There is nothing known as perfect. Happiness lies in truly accepting yourself. This was a tough one for me. But this picture was my decision as I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured. To quote my mentor, Diasaku Ikeda, “Leading an undefeated life is eternal victory. Not being defeated, never giving up, is actually a greater victory than winning, not being defeated means having the courage to rise to the challenge. However many times we’re knocked down, the important thing is we keep getting up and taking one step-even a half step- forward” #worldcancerday #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerwarrior #turningkarmaintomission #boddhisatva Thanks @atulkasbekar for this one❤️

A post shared by tahirakashyapkhurrana (@tahirakashyap) on Feb 3, 2019 at 11:32pm PST

The post clearly shows the stitches on her back that she got from the treatment and what she wrote was truly inspiring. “I truly embrace all my scars as they are my badges of honour. There is nothing known as perfect. Happiness lies in truly accepting yourself. This was a tough one for me. But this picture was my decision as I want to celebrate not the disease but the spirit with which I endured,” she wrote.

While this post reflects her never-say-die attitude, Tahira’s first Instagram post that revealed her condition was equally upbeat.

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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

A post shared by tahirakashyapkhurrana (@tahirakashyap) on Sep 22, 2018 at 1:59am PDT

” 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!” she wrote.

Tips to keep breast cancer at bay

Try self-examination:
If you want to keep this deadly disease at bay, you should develop a self-examination routine to check the breast area for any lump formation. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, every woman over the age of 20 should perform this test once in a month.

Go for regular check-up:
Even after witnessing symptoms such as pain, fatigue or even coloured discharge or anything which may appear out of the ordinary, most women tend to avoid check-ups which can be dangerous for your health. The test which is recommended for breast cancer is bilateral mammogram.

Visit your doctor:
Women who are over 30 years of age must opt for regular check-ups with your obstetrician-gynaecologist. It not only helps you screen cancer, but protects your reproductive health overall.

Opt for a healthy diet:
Eat smaller amounts of foods more frequently instead of three big ones every day. Also, make sure that you do not gain weight by overeating and increasing your calorie intake.

Published: February 4, 2019 5:14 pm | Updated:February 4, 2019 9:36 pm
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