Dipika Kakar to undergo her liver tumour surgery tomorrow after being diagnosed with cancer; husband Shoaib Ibrahim writes ‘It’s going to be a long one’

Television actress Dipika Kakar, best known for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, is all set to undergo surgery tomorrow morning after being diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer. The heartbreaking news was shared by her husband and fellow actor Shoaib Ibrahim, who has been by her side through this difficult phase.In an emotional note, Shoaib informed fans, “Dippi’s surgery is scheduled to happen tomorrow morning. It’s going to be a long surgery. She needs all your prayers and strength the most. Please keep her in your prayers.” He earlier revealed that doctors had found a tennis ball-sized tumour in Dipika’s liver during a series of medical tests, initially prompted by stomach pain and flu symptoms.While the surgery was earlier postponed due to severe congestion in Dipika’s chest along with cold and cough, the couple had been waiting for a go-ahead from doctors at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. “The doctors advised waiting as surgery in this condition could be risky,” Shoaib shared.See more: Dipika Kakar Liver Cancer: Shoaib Ibrahim updates fans that Dipika Kakar's Liver Cancer surgery was successful and shifted to ICU; writes 'She's in some pain, but she is stable and doing okay'Now that her condition is stable enough for surgery, Dipika is preparing to face a major medical procedure with courage and faith. She recently opened up about the shocking series of events that led to her diagnosis. “Walking into the hospital for a pain in the upper area of my stomach… and then finding out it’s a tennis ball-sized tumour in the liver, and then finding out that the tumour is second-stage malignant—it has been one of the most difficult times we have seen and experienced,” she wrote.Fans and colleagues from the television industry have poured in love and well-wishes for Dipika, as she readies herself for a critical surgery that could mark the beginning of her healing journey.Dipika Kakar, known for her roles in popular TV shows like Sasural Simar Ka, is a beloved actress and winner of Bigg Boss 12. She often shares glimpses of her family life with husband Shoaib Ibrahim and their son.