Mumbai April 4 (IANS) On her 46 birthday on Wednesday actress-model Lisa Ray says she is grateful for everything in her life and that she received grace from her battle with cancer.
"Because there s so much to be grateful for. Because there s so much grace I received from cancer. I send strong currents back to you to persevere in finding what makes you happy and to feel at home in your body and spirit. Happy Birthday to Lisa 2.0 " Lisa tweeted on Wednesday morning.
In 2009 Lisa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma a cancer of the white blood cells known as plasma cells which produce antibodies.
A year later she announced that she was cancer-free after a stem cell transplant. As multiple myeloma is an incurable disease Ray is not completely cured of the disease.
On the Bollywood front Lisa was last seen on screen in "Dobaara" a Hindi remake of the Hollywood film "Oculus".
Off screen she continues to spread a word about cancer awareness.
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