There were no symptoms: Mahima Chaudhary shares how her breast cancer was found during routine check-up
New Delhi, November 16
Actor and breast cancer survivor Mahima Chaudhary recently opened up about her health journey and the importance of early testing for women.
The actress spoke about her cancer journey while talking to ANI on the sidelines of the Young Women Breast Cancer Conference 2025, where she was invited for a special session to share her story of strength after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022.
Speaking to ANI, Mahima explained that her cancer was detected unexpectedly. She said that she had gone for a routine yearly check-up, and while sharing how she had "no symptoms" and "no clue," she pointed out that breast cancer often cannot be felt early without tests.
"There were no symptoms. I didn't go in for a breast cancer screening. I just went in for a yearly check-up. I had no clue I had breast cancer. Cancer is something that you can't recognize on your own early. It can only be detected early through tests. So if you keep going in for a yearly check-up, you will be able to detect it early and seek early treatment..." said Mahima.
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Mahima also spoke about how cancer treatment in India has changed since her diagnosis. While talking about the "huge difference" she sees today, the actress mentioned improvements like cheaper generic medicines and better support from pharmaceutical companies.
"Since my diagnosis three to four years ago, there has been a huge difference in cancer treatment in India. Many generic medicines are much cheaper now, you get better support from pharmaceutical companies, and there's much more awareness of cancer... I got a lot of motivation by hearing the stories of other people fighting strongly against cancer..." said the actress.
On the work front, Mahima was last seen in the film The Signature, which also starred Anupam Kher. The film, produced by KC Bokadia and Anupam Kher Studio, revolved around the story of Arvind (played by Kher), whose life changes when his wife collapses at the airport just before a much-awaited trip.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and I wish we had known about the importance of regular screenings earlier. Mahima is doing a great service by speaking up. More celebrities should use their platform for such causes.
While I appreciate Mahima sharing her story, I wish there was more discussion about making these check-ups affordable for all Indian women. Not everyone can afford yearly health screenings in private hospitals.
Bravo Mahima! 👠It takes courage to speak about such personal health battles. Her point about generic medicines becoming cheaper is so true - this has helped many middle-class families in India afford cancer treatment.
As someone who has lived in India for 5 years, I've seen how health awareness is increasing. Stories like Mahima's will definitely encourage more women to prioritize their health. Early detection saves lives everywhere!
In our Indian society, we often ignore health until it becomes serious. Mahima's experience is an eye-opener. Time to break the taboo around discussing women's health issues. More power to her! 💪
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