Malayalam actress Mamtha Mohandas, who was seen opposite Nagarjuna in 'Kedi', was diagnosed with cancer way back in 2009. It affected her career. Also a playback singer, Mamtha faced the challenge courageously. The cancer survivor has participated in the #10YearChallenge on social media, posting an inspirational message on the occasion of World Cancer Day (Feb 4).

"2009 was the year that changed everything for me and impacted every plan my family had for us. Last 10 years has been quite a challenge and as I look back come 2019, I’m proud to realize that I have fought tirelessly, stayed strong and survived. Staying positive and strong for several years is very hard but if I have done it, there are a few people behind it," she began saying.

"All Thanks to Dad-Mom (thank you is a speck of a word to express my gratitude to you), a few of my cousins who have shown me what sibling-love is and my dearest friends who always cared to call or text to check if I am ‘actually well’ and not just pretending to be ok, all the good work that comes my way and colleagues who challenge me to perform better and to all the opportunities given to me by the universe to realize what’s right for me and what’s not (sic)," Mamtha further said in the post.