Nadia Jamil diagnosed with breast cancer, grade 3 tumour

The actor revealed in a recent and heart-wrenching announcement

In a recent and unfortunate turn of events, popular actor and television host Nadia Jamil has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The celebrity took to Twitter on April 3 to make the emotional announcement. She said, “Last week, I was diagnosed with cancer and now I’m four days into treatment.”

Its stage 1 breast cancer/grade 3 tumour.Regular self checks are important ladies!Please act fast if you feel any abnormalities. Do NOT ever ignore your body,your health. I now await my surgery date & am feeling positive & loved. Please dont worry & take good care of yourselves❤️

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) April 3, 2020

Jamil then expressed the series of emotions curdling up inside her ever since she got to know about her condition. “In the last few days, I have felt all sorts of feelings, from apprehension and fear to unbeatable love to calmness and acceptance. Patience, overwhelming gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility towards my children, parents, loved ones, myself and you.”

The Balu Mahi actor went on to elaborate on the type of cancer she is fighting, along with the stage it is at. She said, “Its stage one breast cancer and grade three tumour. Regular self-checks are important ladies! Please act fast if you feel any abnormalities.”

Jamil then concluded with a public service message, asking women to not ignore the signs their bodies are giving them. “Do not ever ignore your body, your health. I now await my surgery date and am feeling positive and loved. Please don’t worry and take good care of yourselves,” she said.

We wish the celebrity health, recovery and happiness. Here’s hoping she comes out of this stronger than ever!

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