In the upcoming episode of the show 'Tum Ho Naa,' actor and host Rajeev Khandelwal expresses deep guilt and regret over not being able to recognize the early symptoms of his mother's cancer. During a heartfelt moment on the show, he shares, "Main kaafi hadd tak khud ko gunehagaar samajhta hoon, kyunki mummy ko jo symptoms hue thein, tab mein samajh nahi paaya." (I blame myself to a great extent because when my mother started showing those symptoms, I couldn't understand what was happening at that time.)
He added, "Ye show Bharat ke saare mahilaon ko samarpit hai, isliye main aap sab se darkhast karna chahunga agar aap mein kisi ko bhi kabhi back-ache (back-pain) ke samasya ho, aapka agar appetite kam ho jaye, aapke pet mein kuch bloating ho, gas ho aur woh lambe arse tak chale, toh please jaa ke apna test kariye." (This show is dedicated to all the women of India, and I would like to request all of you that if you ever experience back pain, a loss of appetite, bloating in your stomach, gas, or if these symptoms continue for a long time, then please go and get yourself tested.)
He further said, "Ovarian cancer ko control kar sakte hain. Main apni mummy ka nahi kara saka, lekin aapke ird-gird jo mahilaayein hain unke liye zaroor soch sakte hain, samajh sakte hain." (Ovarian cancer can be controlled. I couldn't do it for my mother, but you can definitely think about and take care of the women around you.)
For those unaware, Rajeev Khandelwal's mother passed away in 2018 after a year and a half battle with cancer. The actor had taken to his social media account to inform his fans about the unfortunate demise of his mother back then. He wrote, "My mom passed away day before yesterday after a year n a half long fight with cancer. We fought together, we hoped together but we couldn't come out of it together. I and my family are fine and have come to terms wth it. She now lives within me."
Rajeev's emotional appeal serves as a crucial reminder for women to pay attention to persistent symptoms like back pain, appetite loss, bloating, and gas, which could be indicators of ovarian cancer. He emphasizes that early detection can save lives and urges everyone to encourage the women around them to seek timely medical advice.
