Kirron Kher battling blood cancer! Yes, you heard that right. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s MP from Chandigarh and renowned actress Kirron Kher has been suffering from multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. It was first revealed at a press conference by Arun Sood, Chandigarh BJP president and Kirron’s colleague. He said, “she had suffered a broken left arm at her Chandigarh house on November 11 last year. After her medical tests at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The disease had spread to her left arm and right shoulder. For treatment, she had to go to Mumbai on December 4.”
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Kirron Kher Battling Blood Cancer
The 68-year-old Bollywood actor-turned-politician is recovering after her treatment for the disease started last year. Putting an end to all the rumours circulating on the web, Anupam Kher, Kirron Kher’s husband also took to Twitter to confirm the news. He reassured everyone that she is ‘well on her way to recovery.’
The statement, that was released on behalf of him and his son Sikander, reads, “Just so that the rumours don’t get the better of a situation Sikander and I would like to inform everyone that Kirron has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. She is currently undergoing treatment and we are sure she will come out of this stronger than before. We are very blessed that she is being looked after by a phenomenal set of doctors. She’s always been a fighter and takes things head-on.”
Elaborating further, he added, “She’s all heart and that’s why she has so many people that love her. So keep sending your love to her in your prayers and in your heart. She is well on her way to recovery and we thank everyone for their support and love. Anupam and Sikander (sic).”
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Check out his tweet here-
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— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 1, 2021
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What is Multiple Myeloma?
Of all types of blood cancers, the three most common types that affect the Indian population are lymphoma, leukaemia and multiple myeloma.
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells (a type of blood cell). It occurs when abnormal plasma cells begin to grow uncontrollably in the bone marrow. The disease can impair white and red blood cells production and function, damage the bones, organs, and compromise the immune system.
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Despite joining politics, Kirron, best remembered for her comic roles, did not quit showbiz. She is seen as a judge on the reality show India’s Got Talent, along with Karan Johar and Malaika Arora. We wish this versatile actor a speedy recovery!