'I Wish All Men Support Their Women As Much As Ayushmann Did', Tahira Kashyap On Battling Cancer

Cancer comes like an uninvited guest at the time when you least expect it. It not only affects the person suffering from it, but also the family - emotionally, physically and mentally. And breast cancer is the most common in women worldwide.

Tahira Kashyap was one amongst those who fought the deadly disease and emerged as a survivor. She recently participated in a five-kilometre women's marathon Pinkathon run. Tahira Kashyap who has been full of positivity during the phase, says that family's support is the most important during this time.?

Tahira's husband Ayushmann Khurrana has been very supportive of her during that phase. In fact, when Tahira couldn't fast for him on Karva Chauth, he did it for her. In fact, from the past two years, Ayushmann has been fasting for Tahira.?

"You can't share that pain or struggle with anyone else but when you have the support of your parents, husband, children, immediate family members and friends, then the struggle doesn't feel like struggle. I think the journey becomes easy, lovable and joyous. All of us thrive on love, so I really wish that each one of us is surrounded by a lot of love," said Tahira, while interacting with the media at the promotional press conference of 8th edition of Bajaj Electricals Pinkathon Mumbai 2019, along with Milind Soman in Mumbai.?

It was last year when Tahira was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had revealed she was undergoing mastectomy. She returned to work after months of treatment and is still under close medical attention, and she regularly posts updates on Instagram encouraging cancer awareness.?

"I really wish every husband and every wife is there for each other through thick and thin. I was really surprised and shocked when Milind (Soman) said that a lot of women, when they have cancer, especially in a rural belt, are abandoned by the men of the house. Everyone goes through struggle in their life but if you have the support of your people, family members and loved ones, the journey becomes a bit easy and joyous. I really wish that all the men support their women as much as my husband did and that's how it should be."