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BBC's Dr Punam Krishan Gives Post-Treatment Update Urging Early Cancer Checks

She credits a rapid GP referral on the NHS urgent pathway as crucial to her prognosis.

Overview

  • Appearing on BBC Morning Live after disclosing her diagnosis on Instagram earlier this week, she said she was diagnosed five months ago and has completed treatment.
  • She described being "healing, grateful, relieved" yet "still shaken," stressing that recovery continues after treatment ends.
  • She said she had not found a lump, trusted her instincts, saw her GP early, and was placed on the urgent cancer pathway.
  • She quoted her consultant saying a six-month delay would have meant "a very different picture," urging viewers to seek medical advice promptly.
  • She praised her NHS breast care and oncology teams and said the experience will deepen her empathy as she returns to general practice.