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Nafisa Ali Says Ovarian Cancer Has Spread to Liver
Nafisa Ali is an actor who has been living with cancer since 2018.
She recently said her cancer is now at stage 4.
New scans found cancer deposits on the outside surface of her liver.
Because the cancer has changed, her doctors changed her treatment plan.
She is now receiving a treatment called targeted therapy.
Nafisa shared the news from a hospital bed and thanked people for supporting her.
She has gone into remission three times before.
She has also continued working in films while receiving treatment.
Nafisa Ali said scans show her stage 4 ovarian and peritoneal cancer has progressed, with new deposits on the liver’s surface.
The actor said her treatment protocol has changed and she has begun targeted therapy.
Ali, 69, shared the update on Instagram alongside a photograph from a hospital bed.
She was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer in 2018 and has previously entered remission three times.
Despite her illness, Ali has continued acting, including roles in Uunchai and Max, Min & Meowzaki.
- Who
- Actor Nafisa Ali, 69, shared the health update.
- What
- She said her stage 4 ovarian and peritoneal cancer has progressed to the surface of her liver and that she has started targeted therapy.
- Where
- She posted the update on Instagram while pictured in a hospital bed; she has been seeking treatment while living in Goa.
- When
- She shared the update on Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Her treatment protocol changed after PET/CT scans showed new cancer deposits on the liver’s surface.
Key facts
- Patient
- Nafisa Ali
- Age
- 69
- Cancer
- Stage 4 ovarian and peritoneal cancer
- Latest scan finding
- New deposits on the surface of the liver
- Current treatment
- Targeted therapy
- Initial diagnosis
- Stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer in 2018
- Recent films
- Uunchai and Max, Min & Meowzaki
Quotes
Farah Khan Ali
Fashion designer and Instagram user supporting Nafisa Ali
“My treatment protocol has changed and now I have been put on a Targeted Therapy… fighting the good fight. Thank you for always keeping my support energy strong.”
indianexpress.com
“You fight girl. You are strong, you are fabulous, you are brave, and you will succeed. Love and prayers your way always my Naf (red heart emojis).”
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