Bollywood actress from Canada, Lisa Ray, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and has decided to blog about her battle with the deadly ailment. [Lisa Ray's blog]
I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on June 23rd. Started my first cycle of treatment July 2nd. Not long ago.
First the facts.
Myeloma is incurable.
It’s a relatively rare cancer of the bone marrow that affects about 6000 Canadians. Every year, approximately 2100 more cases are diagnosed.
In a cut-throat profession where any sign of weakness can potentially debilitate a career, Ray decided to go public with her daily struggles with the disease, treatments and its toll on her physical appearance.
I guess many actors or people in my industry rarely go public. I understand why. There’s practical repercussions as in, its become more expensive to insure you on a project. Some producers don’t want to- or can’t- take on that extra cost. So even when I’ve crossed over and joined the ‘Full Remission’ Club, there may be tough career and financial decisions.
It’s hard for me to live any other way than with full disclosure.
Props to Lisa Ray on going public, and not only increasing awareness of the disease but also being a role model by chronicling her brave struggles with this deadly disease. Afreen Afreen, Ms. Ray. Here’s wishing her a speedy recovery.
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