Published 11:13 IST, August 2nd 2024

Hina Khan Goes Bald Amid Breast Cancer Treatment: Painful And Stressful To See...

Hina Khan said she is aware of the physical pain she will have to go through during the treatment owing to which she is focusing on her mental health.

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A file photo of Hina Khan. | Image: Hina Khan/Instagram
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Hina Khan is undergoing Stage 3 breast cancer treatment and amid this, she chopped off her long tresses and sported a pixie cut. Now, the actress has taken another bold step by shaving off her head. Yes, she has gone bald and penned a long note on social media expressing how the sight of falling hair was "painful and stressful" for her.

Hina Khan opens up about the stressful and painful process of the treatment

Taking to her Instagram handle, Hina shared a video that shows her hair falling off due to the treatment and taking charge of what is in her control by shaving her head. In the video, she can be heard saying, "You can win this only if you embrace it, accept it, and I choose to accept my battle scars because I believe if you embrace yourself, you are a step closer towards your healing and I really want to heal and focus on that aspect of my life. I don't want to go through that process where every time I put my hand in my hair, a bunch of hair falls. It is very stressful and depressing. I don't want to go through that."

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The 36-year-old also mentioned that she is aware of the physical pain she will have to go through during the treatment but to keep herself strong, she is focusing on her mental health. "I want to stay positive, happy, and do all the possible things to avoid mental stress," she continued.

Hina Khan shares a motivational message for all cancer patients

The actress concluded the video on a motivating note by admitting that is "hard, very very stressful and painful". However, one should remember that nothing is going to change. She urged the other cancer patients to embrace the new version of themselves, this new truth, this new journey with every breath, cell, and in every way possible. Hina promised that she would carry her bald look with pride.

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11:13 IST, August 2nd 2024