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 mammograms, treatment and more.

Published on: Jun 29, 2024 2:13 PM IST

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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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Australian pop star Kylie Minogue received her diagnosis of early stage breast cancer in 2005, when she was 39, just months after her doctor initially cleared her — or gave her a misdiagnosis — she says. Four days after her diagnosis, she had surgery and then began chemotherapy. (AFP)

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Grammy Award-winning musician Sheryl Crow received her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2006. She’s been vocal about the importance of early detection. In Sheryl, a 2022 documentary about her life, the singer recalled that she almost skipped the mammogram that led to her diagnosis. (AFP)

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Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon received her diagnosis in 2002 and privately underwent a lumpectomy and radiation before publicly announcing her diagnosis and becoming an ambassador for the breast cancer foundation Susan G Komen in 2008. Her mother is also a breast cancer survivor. (AFP)

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Veteran actor Mumtaz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, when she was 54. The actor was able to fight against breast cancer after six chemotherapies and 35 radiation treatments.