‘Can’t stand for more than a few minutes’: Hina Khan reveals reality of breast cancer fight

Fighting cancer is tough, with chemo and radiotherapy sessions, weakness, lack of appetite and other side effects.

Indian actress Hina Khan is bravely sharing the harsh realities of her battle with stage three breast cancer.

She was diagnosed in June 2023 and has been undergoing treatment since then.

On her Instagram account, Hina posted a video showing her struggle after standing for an hour at an event. The clip shows that she is rushed into an elevator, where she highlights the sneakers she wore under a sari and explains their importance for her comfort, “What a day it was.. as you all know I have this crippling Neuropathic Pain and it makes standing more than a few Mins at a stretch extremely difficult. This Event was a commitment made months before the side effects of my treatment presented itself. I’ll be honest, initially I wanted to refund and cancel this deal because this Event required me to stand for 1 and Half hour on the stage and I was extremely nervous and not sure if I will be able to pull it off.”

Hina Khan also explained her choice to wear sneakers under her sari: “Now a days anything cushioned in my feet gives me comfort in walking.. which is why we decided to wear a super comfy pair of shoes beneath my Saree.”

Despite the pain and obstacles, Hina remain committed to her work and goals. She expressed gratitude for her ability to continue pursuing her dreams, stating, “Blessed to have what I have and even while facing this phase of my life. I am thankful to Almighty coz I am able to do it and learn from so many brave souls. With the show, some strength, Faith in almighty, some pills and the support of my team we managed to pull it off and I am so proud of myself that I didn’t give up 🙏🏻🧿”

Stage three breast cancer is an advanced stage of breast cancer where the cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, including lymph nodes.

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