Actress Dipika Kakar has been battling with a stage 2 liver tumor since May 2025. In June, the actress underwent a 14-hour-long surgery to get the tennis-ball sized tumor out. Through their YouTube vlogs, both Dipika and her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, have kept fans updated about her health. In one of the vlogs, Shoaib had shared that Dipika’s tumor has high chances of recurring, and her treatment for the same might go on for two years. Now in her latest vlog, Dipika shared that she has started her oral traget theraphy. She also spoke about the possible side effects and how the treatment is taking a toll on her.
Dipika started her target therapy treatment on 10th July and shared how she felt on the first two days. On the first day, she said, “I am feeling okay, but we will only know in a few days. I am taking all the precautionary measures that the doctor has advised. I have been told to stay hydrated, eat well, and also keep nourishing my skin because this treatment can cause ulcers in the mouth, palms, and feet, and make the skin scaly. Also, I am advised not to go under direct sunlight, to wear gloves, and to put on socks at all times.”
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On the second day, Dipika shared that she was feeling a little low. She said, “It’s my second day of target therapy today, and I was fine until afternoon; however, my energy levels dropped suddenly. I was only lying down the whole time.” In his vlog on Sunday, Shoaib Ibrahim had also revealed that on day two of her treatment, Dipika Kakar had started developing ulcers on her tongue.
In her vlog, Dipika also added that she still hasn’t regained the strength to lift her son in her arms again. She said, “I just want to regain so much strength now that I can lift Ruhaan in my arms once again, but I am still not able to do that. I sit with him on the floor while we play, because even when I sit on a sofa, I cannot lift Ruhaan, which would need some more healing. So far, the recovery is going fine. I am trying to keep myself busy and connected with you, but I am not able to do much.”
Dipika also shared an emotional video of her mother from two days after she returned home from the hospital. In the video, Dipika’s mother was seen getting emotional, thanking fans for their prayers. She said, “I thank each one of you with folded hands, it is because of your prayers that my daughter has returned to me. Please continue praying for her. I was very scared to see her like that, but she, Ruhaan, and Shoaib stood strong throughout. As a mother, I plead to you all to keep praying for my daughter.”
On the work front, Dipika Kakar was last seen on Celebrity Masterchef, but she had to quit the show midway due to health reasons.