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Rajshri Deshpande Reflects on Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Her message urges routine screening with open talk about cancer.

Overview

  • Posting on Instagram Friday, the actor recalled breaking down alone outside a hospital histopathology report center after learning her diagnosis.
  • She said the emotional toll felt unbearable and described finding small wins like managing a smile during recovery.
  • Doctors caught the grade 1 cancer during a routine check-up, she underwent surgery, and she says she is now recovering.
  • Colleagues including Konkona Sensharma, Abhay Deol, Kubbra Sait, and Mithila Palkar responded with public messages of support.
  • Infiltrating ductal carcinoma is a common breast cancer that starts in the milk ducts and can invade nearby breast tissue.