Stage 4 oral cancer survivor, 57, rebuilds strength and now deadlifts 80 kg

In 2019, Javitri Shakya began experiencing pain in her jaw. She suspected that something was seriously wrong, but her family’s financial circumstances kept her from speaking about it. For five years, she endured the discomfort quietly. By the time her condition worsened and her family took her to a doctor in 2024, the diagnosis was stage 4 oral cancer. What followed would change her life, test her physical strength and bring her closer to her son, Manish, in ways neither could have imagined.According to The Better India’s report, published on July 20, 2026, Javitri, then 57, underwent treatment for advanced oral cancer that left her severely weakened. She spent months on a liquid diet, lost a calf muscle and eventually struggled with basic movements, including sitting up without assistance. Her recovery became a journey of small steps, with Manish supporting her as she gradually rebuilt her strength.