India, May 28 -- Pankaj Bhadouria, chef and winner of MasterChef India season 1, has shared an Instagram post on her diagnosis of breast cancer. On May 28, she posted an image from a hospital bed, signalling the beginning of her treatment journey. Also read | Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Doctor reveals 5 early breast cancer symptoms women often overlook

In a brief but poignant caption that garnered an outpouring of love from fans and colleagues alike, Pankaj wrote: "I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Need your prayers and support."

Pankaj joins a list of famous women - including actors Hina Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Chhavi Mittal - who have used their platforms to strip away the stigma surrounding breast cancer and highlight the...