Hina Khan wanted to seek cancer treatment in the US, reveals Mahima Chaudhry

Hina Khan is undergoing treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for cancer. The actress is fighting stage three malignant breast cancer and has finished the major part of her chemotherapy. Actress Mahima Chaudhry who got diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 was the first person Hina Khan called to seek advice on how to pursue treatment. In an interview to India Today, Mahima Chaudhry revealed that Hina Khan was contemplating seeking treatment in the US but the Pardes actress convinced her that the best was available in India too. 

In the past, Indian celebs like late Irrfan, Rishi Kapoor and Sonali Bendre sought treatment abroad. While Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor passed away eventually, Sonali Bendra fought stage four endometrial cancer at the Memoral Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. Mahima Chaudhry said, "I was the first person Hina called after she was diagnosed with cancer. I felt touched that she remembered me at such a crucial time in her life.” She told Hina Khan that India too had all the resources and she can be cancer-free without having to travel out of the country. 

Mahima Chaudhry said the majority of cancer specialists (oncologists) in the US are from India. She said the doctors, medicine and course of treatment is the same. She told Hina Khan it was not necessary to leave the comfort of your home turf, family and friends in this journey. The actress was there with Hina Khan on the first day of her first ever chemotherapy session. She stayed all day to answer whatever doubts Hina Khan might be having. 

On the occasion of Mahima Chaudhry’s birthday, Hina Khan put up a loved-up post on social media. She thanked her profusely for all the love. Hina Khan wrote, “She went out of her way to make sure my journey was Easier than hers, she lifted my spirits and comforted me every step of the Way. Her Hardships became my Life Lessons. Her Love and Kindness became my benchmark and her Courage became my Greatest Goal. We became friends and shared our individual experiences but she never once made me feel that I was alone, she made it through and she made sure that I Realise and believe that I would too.”