Dipika Kakar, the television actress known for her role in "Sasural Simar Ka," recently underwent a mammography test and shared the experience with her fans in a vlog. This comes after a challenging period for the actress, who was diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer earlier in 2025 and underwent a 14-hour surgery to remove a tumor. Her health journey has been marked by ups and downs, beginning with discomfort during the filming of "Celebrity MasterChef India".
In her recent vlog, Kakar revealed that the mammography was done as a precautionary measure, referencing an earlier diagnosis of "lymph nodes in the left breast area". She explained that she experienced pain in her left shoulder in January 2025, while participating in "Celebrity MasterChef". Initial diagnosis suggested the presence of lymph nodes in her left breast area, which doctors thought might be the cause of the pain. A subsequent diagnosis pointed to a left muscle injury. During that time, a mammography was performed, and doctors advised a follow-up scan after three months. However, this was delayed due to her liver cancer diagnosis, surgery, and recovery.
Kakar also shared that she had recently weaned her son, Ruhaan, and despite taking medication to suppress milk production, she felt some discomfort. This prompted her to take a proactive approach and undergo the mammography. Her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, revealed that the mammography results came back normal, and the lymph nodes had disappeared on their own. Kakar also confirmed this in her vlog, expressing her relief. Earlier mammography in January 2025 had shown an increase in the size of the lymph nodes.
Kakar's health has been fluctuating since the beginning of 2025. She had to exit "Celebrity MasterChef" due to a hand injury. In May 2025, she underwent a 14-hour surgery for stage 2 liver cancer. Recently, she began targeted therapy for her liver cancer and has been sharing updates about her treatment with her fans. Despite experiencing early side effects like mouth ulcers, she remains positive.
The actress has been open about the challenges she has faced, including the difficulty of weaning her son due to her health condition. She also shared that she has not yet regained the strength to lift him. Her mother was seen getting emotional and thanking fans for their prayers in a vlog.
Kakar's journey has been an emotional one, and she has expressed her gratitude for the support she has received from her family, fans, and hospital staff. She has also emphasized the importance of listening to one's body and taking health concerns seriously.
Mammography is a specialized medical imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue. It is used for the early detection of breast cancer and other breast diseases.
