Mahima Chaudhry opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, 'There were no symptoms, I just went in for a yearly check

Mahima Chaudhry is stepping forward as a strong voice for women’s health, using her own experience as a breast cancer survivor to emphasise the life-saving impact of early detection. Speaking at the Young Women Breast Cancer Conference 2025, the actress urged women across all age groups to prioritise regular medical screenings. Recounting the moment her cancer was discovered in 2022, Mahima shared that her diagnosis came as a complete surprise. She explained that breast cancer can remain undetected without proper testing, no matter how healthy one feels or appears. “There were no symptoms. I didn't go in for a breast cancer screening. I just went in for a yearly check-up. I had no clue I had breast cancer. Cancer is something that you can't recognize on your own early. It can only be