Dipika Kakar gets candid about her cancer journey, says anxiety still haunts her despite normal reports

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Dipika Kakar recently opened up about her ongoing journey with liver cancer in an emotional YouTube vlog, giving fans an intimate look at the ups and downs she faces each day.

Joined by her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, the actress shared that even though her latest reports are normal, the anxiety never fully goes away.

“You have to remind yourself that this is nothing, you have to get up and keep going,” she said, reflecting on how challenging it can be to stay positive while navigating such a difficult time.

Speaking candidly about her emotional state, Dipika admitted that the weight of her illness often hits her unexpectedly. “It’s not that I feel overwhelmed all the time, there are days I feel genuinely happy and hopeful. There are days I believe everything is absolutely fine, and that despite such a major issue, things are still okay. Every day brings something different, and the only way forward is to keep going. And that’s exactly what we’re trying to do. I’m going through an emotional breakdown right now. Alhamdulillah, all my reports are normal and things are moving in the right direction. But… there’s still that lingering fear in my heart, even when everything seems okay. I spoke to Somnath Sir about it, and he mentioned how anxiety works. Dr. Imran Shaikh also says the same thing," she shared.

Dipika also opened up about the physical challenges she’s facing. “But the truth is, every day I wake up dealing with something new. Sometimes my thyroid levels fluctuate. Hormonal changes affect the body in unexpected ways. My skin has become extremely dry, these past two days the air has been so dry that the skin on my hands has started cracking. There’s this odd pressure I feel in my ears and neck. My nose feels uncomfortably dry too,” she explained, giving a raw look at how treatment impacts her body.

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Acknowledging the exhaustion, she offered words of encouragement for anyone going through similar struggles. “You have only two choices: sit with the fear and let it consume you, or confront it and move forward. And I believe the only way to fight through all of this is to keep moving. So don’t give up."

She also reminded viewers to hold faith and trust in God, highlighting the importance of mental strength alongside medical care.

Dipika and Shoaib, parents to their two-year-old son Ruhaan, continue to share their lives openly on YouTube, from moments of joy to times of hardship, keeping their fans connected to their journey.