"My treatment has already begun."
Hina Khan took to Instagram to reveal that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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.
“I kindly ask for your respect and privacy during this time.
“I deeply appreciate your love, strength, and blessings.
“Your personal experiences, anecdotes, and supportive suggestions would mean the world to me as I navigate this journey.
“I, along with my family and loved ones, remain focused, determined, and positive.
“With the grace of the Almighty, we believe I will overcome this challenge and be completely healthy.
“Please send your prayers, blessings, and love.”
Many subsequently rushed to send their good wishes to Hina Khan.
Underneath her post, one user wrote: “Stay strong. Wishing you love and lots of strength.”
Another said: “Stay strong, my girl! You can do this. Praying for your speedy recovery. Take care!”
A third added: “Sending lots and lots of prayers and good wishes, Hina.
“You are a really brave woman – you’ll come out of it in no time.
“We are all there for you, Hina.”
Breast cancer is still regarded as a taboo topic for Indian women.
This is due to ideologies that women of such backgrounds are kept sheltered.
Therefore, it is considered inappropriate to openly discuss issues related to the female body, such as the breasts and menstruation.
Manveet Basra, the Associate Director of Public Health for the charity Breast Cancer Now, said:
“There are barriers around talking about breasts in the community and checking breasts is often seen as a sexual thing.
“There’s fear around cancer generally and a feeling of fatalism.”
“So some cultural or religious beliefs that a cancer diagnosis is off the back of a sin from a past life and karma.
“Being breast aware, knowing the signs and symptoms can potentially help you and others in your family.”
Hina Khan has worked extensively in television and is best known for her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
In the show, she played Akshara Singhania.
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