Rajshri Deshpande recently shared her experience after being diagnosed with grade 1 breast cancer. In a heartfelt post on social media, she spoke about the emotional and mental challenges she faced during this time.
She recalled the moment she first learned about her diagnosis and how difficult it was for her to handle the news. She wrote, “When I first learned about my breast cancer, I still remember breaking down all alone outside the histopathology report center in the hospital. No I couldn’t stay strong. I had no strength.”
Rajshri explained that the pain she experienced was not just physical but also emotional. She said, “Till today, when people ask me how it happened to you… you’re so fit, blah blah … honestly I don’t have an answer. Pain was not just physical but mental and emotional pain was unbearable. I did crumble many times sometimes alone and sometimes with my friends who held me up at every single step. But there were many days when I rose up and made sure I didn’t give up.”
She also shared that there are days when she does not feel strong and prefers to take things slowly. She expressed this feeling by writing, “There are days I don’t want to have all the strength in the world. I just want to be still, like in Mary Oliver’s poem like the sparrows that sit on my window bougainvillea and stare at the sunrise with me. Can I call getting up with a happy smile an achievement? Then today I did. I achieved a smile and a hug for myself and thinking about all the people who is with me in this journey, called, messaged and gave me so much love. Tomorrow I know there will be battles to prepare for, but let today be a day of love. Please.”
Earlier, Rajshri had shared that she was diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, which is a type of breast cancer. She revealed that it was detected early during a routine check up, which helped in starting treatment on time. She also confirmed that she underwent surgery and is now in the recovery phase.
She wrote, “As you’re reading this, it means I’ve finally found the courage to tell my parents that I have been diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS), a Grade 1 breast cancer. Now it’s time you all know. We fortunately caught this early in a routine check-up, which gave us a fighting chance. Tons of tests and surgery felt like a rollercoaster ride, but trust me, it was everyone’s love and warmth that carried me through. And seeing my Aai and Papa’s faces after surgery melted my fears into unbreakable strength.”
Rajshri Deshpande is known for her work in films and series like Manto, Sacred Games, and The Sky Is Pink.
Her story highlights the importance of early detection and also shows how emotional support plays a key role during recovery.