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Actor Dipika Kakar has revealed she’s battling stage 2 liver cancer, a diagnosis that came as a shock after what began as a routine hospital visit for stomach pain. In a heartfelt note shared on Instagram, Dipika reflected on the challenging weeks leading up to the diagnosis, describing them as life-altering.

Her husband, actor Shoaib Ibrahim, had been regularly updating fans about her health in recent days. Now, Dipika has chosen to speak directly to her followers, opening up about her journey and asking for strength and support as she begins treatment.

Dipika penned a note on her Instagram handle, which read, "As you all are aware last few weeks have been quite difficult for us... walking into the hospital for a pain in the upper area of my stomach... and then finding out it's a tennis ball size tumour in the liver and then finding out that the tumour is second stage Malignant (Cancerous)... it has been one of the most difficult time we have seen, experienced!"

Dipika shared that with her family's love and everyone's prayers, she is certain that she will sail through this challenge as well.

"I am all positive and determined to face this and walk out stronger InshaAllah! With my entire family being by my side.... and All the LOVE and PRAYERS pouring in from all of you I will sail through this too! InshaAllah...Keep me in your prayers! Lots of love...Dipika."

Her post was accompanied by the caption, "Keep Me In Your Prayers", along with a folded hands emoji.

Earlier in May, Dipika's actor husband, Shoaib Ibrahim revealed her health update through his YouTube channel.

He revealed, “Dipika is not doing well. She is suffering from a serious stomach issue. When I was in Chandigarh, Dipika started having stomach pain. Initially, we thought it was due to acidity, but when the pain did not go away, she consulted our family doctor. He put her on some antibiotics and suggested some blood tests."

“When we visited him again he asked us to do a CT scan and it showed that Dipika has a tumour in the left lobe of her liver. It is bigger in size like a tennis ball. It was very shocking for us,” he added.

Dipika is scheduled to undergo surgery for her tumour soon.