Mumbai:
Actress Rozlyn Khan—who has played roles in Dhama Choukdi, Savita Bhabhi, Jee Lene Do Ek Pal, and Crime Alert—has posted a strong health update. Rozlyn Khan embarks on a new chapter after having had a tough and lengthy battle with Stage 4 breast cancer; she posted the removal of her chemo port on Instagram.
“The port is out. The fight lives on,” she captioned, deeming it a symbolic milestone in her recovery.
The Battle: Chemo, Surgery, and Setbacks
Rozlyn’s cancer had infiltrated her spine’s D9 vertebra, complicating treatment. Her course of care involved: as Rozlyn Khan embarks on facing this challenge.
- Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
- Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) with LD flap reconstruction
- Radiation therapy
She went through 19 cycles of chemotherapy before experiencing an unusual side effect—chemo-induced Glanzmann thrombasthenia (Type 2), a bleeding disorder that brought her IV chemo sessions to a stop.
Port Removal: A Personal Victory
Rozlyn Khan embarks on a new chapter as the chemo port, once crucial to her survival, has now been taken out. She now starts a 10-year regimen of oral hormone therapy.
“This is more than a medical step—it’s an emotional milestone,” she said. “The scars remain, but so does the courage.”
Tribute to Her Doctor
Rozlyn was also full of praise for Dr. Garvit Chitkara at Nanavati Hospital. He provided her with all the care during a life-threatening post-surgery infection. Rozlyn Khan steps forward into a new life chapter, acknowledging the vital support from her medical team.
“When I couldn’t heal, Dr. Garvit brought me back to life,” she wrote. “A great surgeon and an amazing human being.”
Strength Redefined
Rozlyn’s path is one of survival. It’s one of grit, hope, and resilience, as Rozlyn Khan embarks into this new life phase.
“From Stage 4 to Stage Fierce—I carry this story in every heartbeat.”
Her tale is one that inspires all, reminding us that true strength is in the fight, not in the victory.
