8 celebrities who fought breast cancer: Mahima Chaudhry, Olivia Munn and more
A look at celebs, who’ve opened up about their breast cancer diagnoses to raise awareness about the importance of regular
A look at celebs, who’ve opened up about their breast cancer diagnoses to raise awareness about the importance of regular mammograms, treatment and more.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 02:13 PM IST 8 Photos
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On Friday, TV actor Hina Khan said she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. In her Instagram post, she shared that she has started treatment and is 'doing well' and is 'fully committed' to overcoming the disease. Many other celebs have been vocal about their experience with breast cancer in recent years. One of them is actor Mahima Chaudhry. In 2022, Mahima – known for films such as Pardes – had revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and her treatment was complete. (Instagram/ Mahima Chaudhry)
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In 2018, Ayushmann Khurrana's wife and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap bravely faced a diagnosis of 'stage 0' breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy procedure and triumphing over the disease. In her Instagram post at the time, she wrote, “I was detected with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in my right breast with high-grade malignant cells. Simply put stage 0 cancer/ pre-cancerous stage, with cancer cells multiplying in a contained area. The result I have become a half Indian version of Angelina Jolie (since only one breast was involved)! I told my doctor now is the time to give some competition to the Kardashians since Pamela is passé.” (Instagram/ Tahira Kashyap)
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In 2022, TV actor Chhavi Mittal revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer, saying in her long Instagram post that she felt fortunate that doctors could detect the lump early. The actor survived breast cancer and is now an awareness crusader, asking women to go for early screening and annual follow-ups, regardless of their age. (Instagram/ Chhavi Mittal)
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In 2024, Hollywood actor Olivia Munn said that she had received a breast cancer diagnosis the previous year, following a typical mammogram. She credited her doctor with referring her for an MRI based on several risk factors, including a family history of breast cancer. That MRI led to an ultrasound and biopsy, which confirmed her diagnosis. (AFP)
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