Breast cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal praises Hina Khan for battling the condition with grace; 9 mental health tips for patients

Hina Khan has been courageously fighting cancer and her struggle has become a beacon of hope for many. Celebrities like Mouni Roy, Ekta Kapoor, Sunil Grover, and others lauded her for being such a strong woman. In an inclusive interview with ToI, actress Chhavi Mittal praised Hina Khan for her strength and the way she is gracefully handling her battle with breast cancer.?

Chhavi Mittal on Hina Khan?

Exclusively speaking to ToI, Chhavi shared, "I had a brief chat with her, and she’s doing well. Having been through this myself, I understand it’s a deeply personal journey, and every survivor or fighter should decide what their safe space is. I reached out to her and told her that if she ever wants to share something with a fellow survivor, I’m here for her. We had a very sweet and meaningful conversation, and I left it at that."

According to Chhavi, Hina is handling her condition really well. Since she experienced that struggle, she felt her battle. Mittal said, she also felt that continuing to work amid such conditions was a good decision, as the journey feels a bit less overwhelming compared to when there’s nothing to do. And Hina is doing the same, which is a great approach as per Mittal.?

In 2022, actress Chhavi Mittal revealed her battle with early-stage breast cancer, which shocked her fans. It was a hard journey for her, but she bravely fought the deadly disease.?

Cancer is the leading cause of death across the globe. “Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and challenging. At this point, it is important to understand that it’s normal to feel these emotions. Overcoming an emotional turmoil such as breast cancer involves several strategies,” says Ms. Praagnya A, Psycho-oncologist, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.?

9 mental health tips for breast cancer patients

Ask for help: Get support from your friends, family, and the circle of your loved ones.?Social assistance is an essential component of the emotional state of a patient on treatment for cancer.

Engage in self-care practices: Involve yourself in relaxing exercises such as meditation, yoga, listening to a podcast, or reading a book to feel relaxed.?

Express emotions: journaling, and expressing your feelings through art, poetry, music, or any other form of creative expression would aid in releasing suppressed emotions.?

Practice mindfulness: Concentrate on the present rather than the past or future. Focusing on and completely involving yourself in everything you do can help you feel calm and comfortable.?

Educate yourself: Discuss your concerns regarding treatment with the treating team in order to know more about the interventions, adverse effects, and reviews.

Maintain a routine: Engage in normal day-to-day activities and pursuits to maintain feelings of normality and a sense of direction.

Celebrate milestones: Celebrate your progress and the concluding phase of your treatment to lift your spirits and morale.

?Join support groups: Connect with a breast cancer support group to share your experience and to feel a sense of connection, inspiration and support from others going through a similar journey.

Seek professional help: Reach out to a professional for better direction, guidance, and a different perspective.

Remember that you are not alone. These strategies, coupled with love, hope, and strength, can get you through this challenging journey.