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Rozlyn Khan On Cancer Journey: ‘Chemo Port, Once My Lifeline, Is No Longer Needed'
Rozlyn Khan On Cancer Journey: ‘Chemo Port, Once My Lifeline, Is No Longer Needed'

News18

timea day ago

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  • News18

Rozlyn Khan On Cancer Journey: ‘Chemo Port, Once My Lifeline, Is No Longer Needed'

Last Updated: Rozlyn said the removal of the chemo port 'marked a silent, powerful victory' after enduring immense physical and emotional pain. Rozlyn Khan, who has been bravely battling stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her spine, recently shared an update on her treatment journey. She informed fans that doctors have removed her chemo port, a device used to administer chemotherapy. Rozlyn underwent 19 rounds of chemo but had to stop due to a rare and painful side effect that made it unsafe to continue. Going forward, she will be on medication for the next ten years to keep the cancer in check. The removal of the chemo port, she says, 'marks a silent, powerful victory" after enduring immense physical and emotional pain. Taking to Instagram, the actress wrote, 'The Port is Out. The Fight Lives On. Today, a chapter closes — my chemo port was finally removed. Diagnosed with oligometastatic Stage 4 breast cancer, with metastasis to the D9 vertebra in my spine, I was thrown into a storm I never saw coming. My treatment plan was aggressive and exhausting: Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. Followed by Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) with Latissimus Dorsi (LD) flap reconstruction. Then came radiation therapy." 'I endured 19 rounds of chemotherapy until I had to stop due to a rare and painful complication — chemo-induced Glanzmann thrombasthenia (Type 2), a bleeding disorder that forced a halt to intravenous chemo. Now, I continue on a lifelong path with oral hormonal therapy for the next ten years. The chemo port — once my lifeline — is no longer needed. It's hard to explain the physical and emotional pain of this journey in words. But today marks a silent, powerful victory," Rozlyn Khan explained. Rozlyn shared that while the marks from her treatment will always stay, her inner strength has stayed with her too. She believes that the toughest part of her fight is now behind her, even though the journey isn't fully over yet. She also admired Dr Garvit Chitkara, a kind and skilled doctor who played a big role in her recovery. During a time when she feared her infection wouldn't heal and surgery wouldn't go well, it was Dr Garvit who gave her hope. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rozlyn Khan (@rozlynkhan) Earlier this year, when Tahira Kashyap, wife of actor Ayushmann Khurrana, was diagnosed with breast cancer again, Rozlyn Khan came forward to support her. After facing a similar battle herself, Rozlyn shared a message for Tahira during this difficult phase. Rozlyn mentioned that Tahira is a very strong and determined person who has already faced this illness once and beaten it. She believes that Tahira has the strength to fight it again and win. Rozlyn also said that she is always praying for her and is ready to help if Tahira ever wants to talk or needs any support during her recovery. First Published:

Rozlyn Khan opens up about the removal of chemo port; says 'The port—once my lifeline—is no longer needed'
Rozlyn Khan opens up about the removal of chemo port; says 'The port—once my lifeline—is no longer needed'

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Rozlyn Khan opens up about the removal of chemo port; says 'The port—once my lifeline—is no longer needed'

Actress Rozlyn Khan's journey with Stage 4 breast cancer has been anything but ordinary. And now that her chemo port was finally removed, she feels it is a symbolic yet deeply emotional turning point in her cancer journey. 'The Port is Out. The Fight Lives On,' she writes on her Instagram handle, marking a powerful end to one chapter in her battle against Stage 4 breast cancer, which had also spread to her D9 vertebra in the spine. Calling it a storm that she fought against time and pain, she revealed that her course of treatment was intense. She wrote, 'Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy was followed by modified radical mastectomy (MRM) with latissimus dorsi (LD) flap reconstruction, and then came radiation therapy. ' She endured 19 grueling rounds of chemotherapy, pushing her body to its limits—until she developed a rare and painful complication: 'chemo-induced Glanzmann thrombasthenia (Type 2), a bleeding disorder that forced a halt to intravenous chemo.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rozlyn Khan (@rozlynkhan) Despite this setback, her spirit was unbeatable. She wrote, 'Now, I continue on a lifelong path with oral hormonal therapy for the next ten years. The chemo port—once my lifeline—is no longer needed.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The removal of the port isn't just a medical procedure—it's a personal milestone for her that she confessed is hard to explain in words because of the physical and emotional pain of this journey. She added, 'But today marks a silent, powerful victory. The scars remain. So does the courage. The war isn't over, but I've made it through the worst battlefield. From stage 4 to stage fierce—I carry this story in every heartbeat. ' While she spoke about the painful journey that it was, she didn't forget to honor the people who stood by her, especially her surgeon, Dr. Garvit Chitkara from Nanavati Hospital. She wrote, 'When I felt like the infection would never heal and the surgery would never recover, it was Dr. Garvit who stepped in and helped me. That support brought me back to living a normal life again. You can see a wonderful human being and extremely professional doctor in Dr. Garvit Chitkara.' Rozlyn's story is not just about survival; it's about redefining victory in the face of pain, and embracing each scar as a symbol of strength. Inside Hina Khan's & Rocky Jaiswal Intimate Wedding Ceremony

Rozlyn Khan speaks during the National Cancer Survivors Day on 1st June: I've stopped postponing joy. I laugh harder, rest deeper
Rozlyn Khan speaks during the National Cancer Survivors Day on 1st June: I've stopped postponing joy. I laugh harder, rest deeper

Time of India

time01-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Rozlyn Khan speaks during the National Cancer Survivors Day on 1st June: I've stopped postponing joy. I laugh harder, rest deeper

Actress Rozlyn Khan, who is an activist, and cancer survivor, speaks about the deadly disease on the occasion of National Cancer Survivors Day. She says, 'Strength isn't about lifting weights or being fearless. It's about waking up every day with the scars, the fatigue, the doubts — and still choosing to show up. For me, strength meant putting on lipstick and laughter when my body felt like giving up. It meant walking into chemo with a playlist and leaving with my spirit intact — even when my energy wasn't.' Rozlyn also shares how her perception towards life has changed. She says, 'Everything got sharper — not just CT scans. Life's too short for toxic people, tight bras, or saying yes when you want to scream no. I've stopped postponing joy. I laugh harder, rest deeper, and I've learned that saying 'I'm tired' isn't weakness, it's honesty. Cancer didn't just threaten my life — it taught me how to live it.' When asked about the most difficult part of her life so far, she says, 'The hardest part? Losing control — of my body, my hair, my hormones, even my plans. As someone who uses humor as armor, facing raw vulnerability was terrifying. I overcame it by letting go. By surrendering. And by turning my pain into punchlines — because if I had to suffer, at least let it make someone laugh.' So what kept you going in your hardest time? She says, 'My stubbornness. My tribe. And the belief that my story wasn't over yet. Even on my lowest days, I thought — 'There's a stage waiting, and this is just one ugly act.' The people who loved me without asking me to 'stay positive' — they were my medicine. And sometimes, just a cup of chai and silence helped more than any pep talk. I have realised that survival is not a reset button — it's a new operating system. We may look 'normal,' but we carry fatigue, fear, brain fog, hormonal havoc — and sometimes grief we can't explain. Don't expect us to 'bounce back.' Respect the bounce — even if it's slow, uneven, or done in heels.' Rozlyn also shares how she relaxes on a dull day. 'By dancing in my living room to 90s Bollywood. By wearing jeans that fit. By eating without nausea. By finishing a workout or a joke without needing a nap. Every good hair day is a festival. Every deep sleep is a standing ovation. Small wins are no longer small — they're sacred. So my message to all those who are still batting, you are not weak — you're at war. Some days you'll fight with fire. Other days, with tears. Both are valid. Don't feel guilty for resting. Don't lose yourself to statistics — you are not a number. You are a story still being written, and this chapter is not the end. Speak, scream, laugh, cry — but never stop believing: you are more than this diagnosis.' HAMID BARKZI,ROZLYN KHAN,PRATIK GANDHI & RASHIKA DUGAL AT THE RED CARPET OF 8TH TALENTRACK AWARDS

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