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Nafisa Ali reveals Stage 4 cancer has spread to liver surface, begins targeted therapy: 'Fighting the good fight'

Nafisa Ali has continued to update fans on her ongoing treatment for ovarian cancer, sharing the latest development on her Instagram account over the weekend. On Sunday, the 69-year-old actor posted a photo from a hospital bed, where she was seen with an IV line. In her caption, she said her treatment protocol had changed following recent scans, which showed the cancer had progressed with new…

Nafisa Ali reveals Stage 4 cancer has spread to liver surface, begins targeted therapy: 'Fighting the good fight'

Nafisa Ali, the 69-year-old actress, has updated her followers on her ovarian cancer treatment progress. On Sunday, she posted a photo from her hospital bed on Instagram, revealing that her cancer had progressed further, with deposits appearing on her liver's surface. The actress mentioned that her treatment protocol had changed and she was now undergoing targeted therapy.

She expressed her gratitude for the continued support from her fans, writing, "fighting the good fight. Thank you for always keeping my support energy strong." The PET/CT scan indicated that the ovarian/peritoneal cancer had progressed, with new deposits on the liver's surface. Nafisa, who was first diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal and ovarian cancer in 2018, has been undergoing treatment in Goa since then.

Despite the challenges, she has continued to take on acting roles, most recently appearing in the films Uunchai and Max, Min & Meowzaki.

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