Dipika Kakar Opens Up About Her Cancer Treatment: "Unless You Are Happy Mentally, You Can't Fight"

Dipika Kakar has been keeping her fans updated about her health journey following two major surgeries. In her latest vlog, Dipika reassured fans that she was gradually recovering and prioritizing her well-being.

Dipika Kakar Shares Health Updates:

Dipika, who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in her liver last year, roughly the size of a tennis ball, underwent surgery that involved removing 22 per cent of her liver.

On February 23, she underwent another procedure to remove a 13-mm cyst. Following the surgery, her husband, actor Shoaib Ibrahim, shared that Dipika was focusing on rest and recovery.

Challenges She's Facing During Her Recovery:

Dipika, who often posts cooking videos on her YouTube channel, spoke about her strict diet and routine and how she has been experiencing a loss of appetite after the treatment. She opened up about the challenges she's facing during her recovery while shooting a recipe-vlog after a long while.

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“I know it's important to rest. The days when I get tired, the fatigue is so much that I cannot even move. The days when I am not in the right zone mentally, I just cannot do anything. On the days I am fine, I like to do things that make me happy. Unless you are happy mentally, you won't be able to fight," she said.

"The Process Went Well..."

She also spoke about the cyst removal surgery she recently underwent. She revealed that, although the medical procedure itself went smoothly, the experience was physically painful and emotionally overwhelming.

“The process went well, but last night we returned home. The entire procedure went smoothly. People prepare you that it might recur, but when it actually happens, the way it feels, it takes time to deal with it. It took me some time, too," she said.

Dipika said it was an emotionally tense period for her as the timing coincided with her wedding anniversary with Shoaib Ibrahim. “And it was so sudden because we found out and the doctor said, ‘Let's get admitted on Monday.' Plus, in between, it was our anniversary," she said.

Dipika's Strict Diet And New Routine:

Earlier in a vlog, Shoaib talked about Dipika's new diet routine.

Shoaib explained that her daily routine now includes waking up at 7 am, going for a morning walk, and not eating anything after 7 pm. Because of these restrictions, Dipika has to carefully manage her meals and rest.

Dipika, however, shared that she wants to continue sharing her passion for cooking and plans to post recipes on her YouTube channel.

Dipika and Shoaib tied the knot in 2018 and gave birth to a son in 2023. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 liver cancer in 2025.