TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart reveals breast cancer battle
TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart has publicly shared her nine-month battle with aggressive grade three breast cancer. She encouraged other women to prioritize health screenings while detailing her treatment journey, which included chemotherapy and a mastectomy.
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Personal accounts from public figures regarding health battles often increase awareness and encourage preventative medical screenings.
<p>TVNZ In-Depth reporter Indira Stewart has revealed she has been battling breast cancer for the last nine months. </p> <p>The broadcaster spoke out about her cancer journey in a post on Instagram, sharing videos of her undergoing treatment. </p> <p>Stewart said she was first diagnosed with grade three breast cancer in January, starting treatment two weeks later. </p> <p>"Tumour was aggressive," she wrote. </p> <p>"I haven’t left home a lot this year, but when I have, I’ve hidden my Cancer pretty well with false lashes, drawn-on eyebrows and cold capping (a technology that preserved about half my hair volume). </p> <p>"I haven’t even had a chance to tell many people.
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