TVNZ In-Depth reporter Indira Stewart has revealed she has been battling breast cancer for the last nine months. <\/p>\n
The broadcaster spoke out about her cancer journey in a post on Instagram, sharing videos of her undergoing treatment. <\/p>\n
Stewart said she was first diagnosed with grade three breast cancer in January, starting treatment two weeks later. <\/p>\n
“Tumour was aggressive,” she wrote. <\/p>\n
“I haven\u2019t left home a lot this year, but when I have, I\u2019ve hidden my Cancer pretty well with false lashes, drawn-on eyebrows and cold capping (a technology that preserved about half my hair volume). <\/p>\n
“I haven\u2019t even had a chance to tell many people. There are friends and family who will find out through this post, and I know they will understand.” <\/p>\n
Stewart said she went through menopause early due to treatment, and underwent a mastectomy. <\/p>\n
“But I got a new boob, and I LOVE IT.” <\/p>\n
She wrote that she was still doing chemo alongside other treatment. <\/p>\n
“The journey feels long, but I feel lucky and grateful.” <\/p>\n
She also had a message to all women.<\/p>\n
“This is a reminder to get checked fam, get your mammogram if you\u2019re eligible and don\u2019t put it off.”<\/p>\n
Stewart is part of TVNZ’s In-Depth team and has previously been a presenter on Breakfast and 1News bulletins. <\/p>\n
According to the cancer foundation, grade 3 is described as “fast-growing”, where cells look very different from normal breast cells. <\/p>\n
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