In Pics | Female celebrities who've had breast cancer

Here we take a look at celebrities who bravely fought the deadly disease and served as an inspiration for many.

Mahima Choudhry – The ‘Pardes’ star took to her social media account to announce that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has made a full recovery after treatment. In a seven-minute-long video clip, Chaudhry spoke with Anupam Kher about her cancer diagnosis and treatment. Credit: Instagram/anupampkher

Hamsa Nandini - In December 2021, Telugu actor Hamsa Nandini, known for featuring in films such as ‘Rudhramadevi’ and ‘Jai Lava Kusa’, revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and said that she is ready to fight the battle till the end. Credit: Instagram/ihamsanandini

Tahira Kashyap – Tahira, a writer and producer, was diagnosed with ‘stage 0’ breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy procedure in 2018. Credit: Instagram/tahirakashyap

Angelina Jolie - Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie discovered that she had a BRCA mutation. She underwent a double mastectomy in her 30s to lower the risk. Credit: AFP Photo

Chhavi Mittal - Actor Chhavi Mittal revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, adding that she feels fortunate that doctors could detect the lump at an early stage. Chhavi, best known for starring on TV shows like 'Bandini' and 'The Better Half', posted a heartfelt note on her Instagram, stating that she was touched by all the prayers coming her way after she went public with her diagnosis. Credit: Instagram/chhavihussein

Christina Applegate - Emmy-winning US actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. She underwent a double mastectomy. Credit: Instagram/1capplegate

Haseena Moin - Pakistani dramatist Haseena Moin, loved both in India and Pakistan for progressive shows such as 'Tanhaiyaan' and 'Dhoop Kinarey', took a break for about four years to fight breast cancer. Credit: Instagram/haseenamoin

Shannen Doherty - American actress Shannen Doherty learned about breast cancer in 2015. She said she underwent mastectomy as well as radiation and chemotherapy. The actress battled breast cancer between March 2015 and April 2017, and she revealed in February 2020 that the illness had returned. Credit: Instagram/theshando