Strictly Come Dancing star and respected TV doctor Dr Punam Krishan has shared the deeply personal news that she has been battling breast cancer — a revelation that has left fans shocked, moved, and full of admiration for her courage.
The Scottish presenter revealed she received the diagnosis five months ago, describing the moment as filled with “shock, fear and trauma.” Despite spending nearly two decades supporting patients through life-changing news, Punam admitted nothing could prepare her for being on the receiving end herself.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote with striking honesty: “Five months ago, I heard the words nobody ever wants to hear: you have cancer. I still find it hard to write that sentence. But it’s my reality and my truth.” Her words stripped away any illusion that medical knowledge shields you from fear — in that moment, she said, expertise meant very little.
Punam explained that she chose to keep her diagnosis private while undergoing treatment, focusing on protecting her energy and, most importantly, her children. Supported by her husband, family, and a small circle of close friends, she described being carried through the darkest moments by love, strength, and quiet resilience.
Now, she has confirmed that she has completed treatment and is healing — a mix of emotions she described as gratitude, relief, and lingering shock all existing at once. She paid heartfelt tribute to the NHS teams who cared for her, calling them extraordinary and crediting them with helping her through an unimaginably difficult chapter.
By sharing her story, Punam hopes to help others. She revealed her cancer was discovered after listening to a gut instinct — an unusual feeling she couldn’t ignore. “Early detection saves lives,” she said plainly. “It saved mine.” She urged people to know their bodies, trust themselves, and act early if something doesn’t feel right.
The experience, she said, has changed her profoundly — forcing conversations about mortality, stripping life back to its essentials, and reshaping her priorities. “Your health is everything,” she wrote. “Not work. Not possessions. Not perfection.”
As messages of support continue to pour in, Punam’s story stands as a powerful reminder that strength can be quiet, bravery can be private, and honesty can help others feel less alone. For now, she says, she’s healing — and grateful — one day at a time.
