"In peace with my death, I promised myself to raise awareness if I had to live again": Manisha Koir

Manisha Koirala, Bollywood actress, successfully fought ovarian cancer on Sunday. She explained how this disease has changed as a person. She was discussing her book Cured: Cancer gave me a new life at the Jaipur Literature Festival

The actor, aged 48, said that he was the only one in the world. she had become kinder and sweeter than before and that she also valued her life. and health more.

"I took my life for granted. I've neglected my health, that's why cancer came to me as a teacher, it's a lesson for me. I enjoy my life more now, I love my family and my health because I realized that if we are not in good health, we can not enjoy any aspect of life, "Manisha reportedly told the media.

The actor said during a session "I do not want to die. The idea of ​​dying is the first thing that comes to my mind when we diagnose cancer. I was completely shocked when I learned about the disease. It was the most solitary night. Even a familiar trip from Kathmandu to Mumbai that I had taken many times, felt so different. "

" When I was sick, I was looking for positive stories. I could not hear much, except for the successful story of Lisa Lisa (the actress) Ray and (cricketer) Yuvraj Singh, who came out of the fight successfully against the cancer. So I decided to share my story with others. I am also convinced that sharing helps to reduce the burden of the head and heart. She wrote the book, "she added.

" I had to make peace with Death, I promised myself that if I relived, I would make cancer better known. It's the perception of the problem that matters. You can take it as a challenge or see it as something you can not overcome, "said Manisha.

Ovarian cancer was diagnosed in Manisha in 2012.