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Dipika Kakar Mammogram Shows No Breast Lymph Nodes, Manages Targeted Therapy Side Effects

A year-long course of targeted therapy with scans every three weeks aims to guard against any recurrence beyond her liver

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Overview

  • She commenced daily oral targeted therapy on July 10 after her successful 14-hour liver tumor removal
  • By the second treatment day she experienced mild tongue ulcers and low energy, prompting doctor-recommended hydration and skin-care measures
  • She noted that low energy during the second therapy day left her unable to lift son Ruhaan, underscoring the treatment’s physical toll on her daily life
  • A precautionary mammogram on July 15 confirmed normal breast tissue and the disappearance of previously detected left breast lymph nodes
  • Physicians have outlined a year-long therapy plan with scans every three weeks to monitor for potential cancer recurrence beyond the liver