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Nafisa Ali was first diagnosed with cancer in 2018. (Photo Source: Instagram)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Veteran actress and politician Nafisa Ali Sodhi<\/a>, who was first diagnosed with cancer in 2018, revealed that she is battling the disease for the second time. She was in Goa when she first got to know about the diagnosis. Recalling the time, she shared that after a series of misdiagnoses, she finally got to know about her stage 3 peritoneal cancer. The delay in diagnosis had caused the cancer to metastasise. But she overcame the tough battle, only for it to resurge.<\/p>\n

In an interview with The Quint, Nafisa Ali opened up about her journey, sharing the challenges she faced during misdiagnosis and treatment. \u201cI knew something was wrong with my body. I used to walk every day in Goa, but suddenly I started feeling unusually tired. That\u2019s when I knew it wasn\u2019t just something minor,” she recalled of the time when she was first diagnosed with cancer. Despite visiting several doctors, she was repeatedly told nothing was wrong. Some prescribed her antibiotics, whereas one doctor told her she had tuberculosis.<\/p>\n

Nafisa Ali Recalls Placing A Bet With Her Doctors<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 68-year-old actress shared that she even pleaded with the radiologist to recheck her scans as she was sure that something was terribly wrong with her. She demanded a PET scan and even placed a bet with her doctors on her diagnosis. \u201cWhen the reports came in, they had no words. I had bet them it wasn\u2019t TB\u2014I took Rs 5 from each of them. They were upset, but I told them, \u2018It\u2019s okay. I\u2019ll beat this,\u2019” she mentioned.<\/p>\n

The misdiagnosis had affected her deeply. Since then, Nafisa has become an advocate for cancer awareness, where she emphasises the importance of early detection through cancer marker tests like the CA 125 test. \u201cDon\u2019t blindly spend money without understanding your options. A biopsy is one of the worst things if not done properly. The moment they pierced the tumour with a needle, the cancer spread. That\u2019s how I reached stage 3,” she said.<\/p>\n

Nafisa Ali Says She \u201cCouldn\u2019t Believe” When Her Cancer Returned<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through her social media, Nafisa revealed earlier this month that her cancer had come back. Seven years after her first battle, Nafisa was diagnosed again after she returned from her trip to Australia, this time with stage 4, which was non-operable. When asked how she felt when she was told that she now has stage 4 cancer, she said, \u201cI couldn\u2019t believe it.” The actress added, \u201cEven the first time, when they told me that I had a very aggressive form of peritoneal, ovarian cancer, which has spread because of misdiagnosis, I laughed it off. I said it would be okay. That was Stage 3. This time, I asked the doctor, \u2018What stage is it?\u2019 Turned out to be 4. So I said, \u2018Okay! It\u2019s just another step. Let\u2019s try and work it out.\u2019”<\/p>\n

Nafisa Ali Calls Chemotherapy \u201cToxic Process”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nafisa also talked about the moment she accepted her illness. \u201cIt was only after my first chemotherapy session\u201412 days later\u2014when I ran my hand through my hair and a whole chunk came out, that I truly accepted it. I cried and said, \u2018I actually have cancer now.\u2019 That moment made it real.” She spoke about the challenges of chemotherapy. Calling it \u201ca very toxic process,” she explained, \u201cI hate it. But I take it. I talk to my body and tell it to enjoy the journey\u2014to let the cancer be attacked and depleted. It\u2019s not a joy in anyone\u2019s life.”<\/p>\n

Nafisa Ali Reveals She Is Preparing Her Family For Life Without Her<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the hardships, the 68-year-old remains grounded and spiritual. She shared that she is preparing her family for life without her and finds comfort in the thought of a peaceful afterlife. \u201cMaybe there\u2019s a new world out there\u2014maybe we\u2019ll all party again with old friends and loved ones we miss,” she said.<\/p>\n

Nafisa, who made her debut in the film industry with the 1979 film Junoon, was last seen on-screen in 2022 in Uunchai, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, and Sarika.<\/p>\n

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Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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