Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage three breast cancer, shared the challenges she faces while working out in her new social media post. Along with the video, Hina penned a note, which read, “What’s Your Excuse? Exercise or any kind of physical activity is vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But it’s even more essential and effective when one’s going through a phase of illness. Working out regularly not only helps you feel stronger physically, but it also gives sustenance to your mental health. And keeping a healthy mind is obviously unavoidable.”

The actress further added, “In the course of my chemo treatment, I face severe neuropathic pain, which makes my legs and feet numb most of the times, sometimes while working out, I lose control of my legs and fall over due to the numbness. But I only focus on getting back up. I won’t let the fall define me. I will be defined by the strength I show to get up each time,” she shared.

Concluding her note, she said, “Each time, when it feels like I can’t get up and go do the work, I push harder. Because what else have I got other than my strength, my spirit and my willpower? So, what’s your excuse? (sic).”

On Friday, Hina Khan posted on social media that she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. She wrote, “Despite this challenging diagnosis, I wish to reassure everyone that I am doing well. I am strong, determined and fully committed to overcoming this disease.”

We spoke to actress Chhavi Mittal, who battled breast cancer in 2022. Talking about Hina’s post, Chhavi said, “It’s a difficult time for Hina. In her post, she seems focused on staying positive and strong, which is good. We should respect her privacy. I’m sure she is in good hands and will come out of this stronger than ever. I don’t know Hina personally, but I would like to tell her that it may seem tough right now, but this, too, shall pass. In the future, you will look back at this period and understand how you were bestowed with strength. Stay strong, stay positive.”

Chhavi says her own diagnosis and subsequent cancer treatment has made her a stronger person today. She says, “Self-belief is what helped me. There are some things which still bother me physically, but I have accepted that as a part of life. No matter how much I try not to think about what happened to me, it will always stay at the back of my mind.”

She adds, “What is most important is that one has to focus on the positives and believe in themselves. As far as I go, I feel like I’m a new, improved version of myself.”