MasterChef India Season 1 winner Pankaj Bhadouria, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, opened up about her ongoing treatment and shared an emotional update about the challenges she faced during August.Pankaj spoke about her battle with cancer and her second chemotherapy session. She also revealed repeated infections, hair loss and how August took a toll on her physical health. She also mentioned the moments of happiness she experienced with her family and friends.Pankaj took to her social media account and shared a photo from a hospital bed. She wrote, “August turned out to be quite eventful! It started with my second Chemotherapy that hit me really hard. It took a major toll on my health and hair too. Despite all precautions, preventive medicines and care, I was weakened by infections one after the other that took a massive toll on my physical health. And then came the other after effects- the major being hair loss! Believe me, nothing prepares you for it when it actually hits you. Losing my tresses was a shocker that took time coming to terms. But then, as the month moved on came in days that brought in joy and happiness- so many friends from far and near coming to visit me, celebrating festivals. I even snuck in a few sweets!”She added, “And then finally, an evening out with the family after 3 whole months! Yes, we ate out and it felt so good! It felt like a step towards recovery. It’s funny how a word like ‘Cancer’ changes your entire life and that of your family around you too. But then we are learning to live with it in the best way anyone can- with love, support and hope!”Pankaj has been sharing updates about her cancer journey with her followers on social media. Talking about Pankaj Bhadouria’s cancer diagnosis, she first publicly revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on May 28, 2026. Sharing a picture from a hospital bed, she wrote, “I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Need your prayers and support.”A day later, she shared that she was going in for surgery and thanked her fans for their love and support. She further revealed that her post-surgery biopsy detected a 2mm invasive HER2-positive component, after which doctors advised chemotherapy and targeted treatment.Before beginning chemotherapy, she had even chosen to cut her long hair short, saying she wanted to enjoy it while she had it.
