Actress Hamsa Nandini was diagnosed with grade 3 carcinoma (Breast Cancer) in July 2020, when she resumed shooting for a film post-lockdown.
After a series of scans and tests, she bravely underwent surgery, which removed the tumour.
Unfortunately for her, she tested positive for BRCA1 (Hereditary Breast Cancer), which meant she had a genetic mutation that almost guaranteed a 70% chance of another Breast Cancer throughout her life.
She underwent some very invasive prophylactic surgeries, which she underwent last year to mitigate the risk.
Hamsa has also decided to dedicate herself to educating others about early diagnosis through self-checkups, regular mammography, and genetic testing.
“I am thankful for the universe that I am alive and am here. During my chemotherapy, I made a promise to myself that I would live every moment like it was my last and that I would leave this world in a better shape than I found it. In keeping with it, I am happy to say that I am establishing the 'Yamini Cancer Foundation', which is named after my late mother, who was also a victim of breast cancer.”
On this Woman's Day, Hamsa's story inspires us all to fight against all odds and to live our lives to the fullest.
