In a series of tweets, Lisa, 43, addressed various cancer-related queries and spoke about her grueling battle against the disease. She said 'hope, support and humour' helped her keep depression at bay and to be cured.
Had bad days but never got depressed during Cancer. Hope, support, humour helped.When you're down is when you need to rise@Jasooss @HDFCLIFE
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) October 28, 2015Cancer can affect you emotionally which affects your thoughts. Chemo brain is also real. But meditation and support help @iZorba @HDFCLife
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) October 28, 2015The actress stressed on the need for a strong support system and developing the right 'attitude.'
Rising above cancer diagnosis was thru a combination right treatment, emotional support, meditation and faith and right diet @thadrodrigues
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) October 28, 2015The biggest impediment in treating cancer is attitude- and sometimes finances. Scary but adjusting your attitude is essential @adityachopra
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) October 28, 2015When asked about the preventive measures that could be taken, she wrote:
Lots of preventative measures can help. Avoid processed food, sugar, get loads of veggies and exercise each day...@sachetn @HDFCLIFE
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) October 28, 2015... preventative measures can't always fully prevent cancer. Get yourself checked regularly. Tune into your body. Be financially prepared..
— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) October 28, 2015Lisa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer in 2009. A year later, she was declared a cancer survivor. Her health improved tremendously.
The actress will next be seen on screen in the romantic musical Ishq Forever.
