In a deeply moving television appearance, GP and former Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan has shared a crucial update on her health, revealing how listening to her own body proved lifesaving.
A Return to the Screen with a Vital Message
Dr Krishan returned to BBC Morning Live on Friday, 9th January 2026, joining presenters Gethin Jones and Michelle Ackerley. The 42-year-old doctor, who first shared her diagnosis on Instagram earlier in the week, used the platform to offer comfort and stark advice to others. She confirmed she is now through her treatment and healing, five months after first hearing the devastating words: "I was diagnosed with breast cancer."
Despite her two decades of medical experience, she confessed that "nothing prepares you to receive that news." The initial shock, trauma, and fear were overwhelming, instantly changing her reality. However, her professional insight played a pivotal role in what happened next.
The Power of Intuition and Early Action
Crucially, Dr Krishan emphasised that she did not find a typical lump. Instead, she acted on a powerful gut feeling that something was wrong. "Trusting your instinct is so important," she stated. "I went to my GP early and my GP was incredible."
This proactive step made all the difference. She revealed that her consultant later told her that waiting just six months longer "could have been a different picture." This chilling statement underpins her core message: "Early detection saves lives." She described this warning as a "blessing" that highlighted the importance of timely intervention.
Healing with Support and Looking Ahead
Visibly emotional, Dr Krishan paid tribute to her support network. She thanked the NHS, her "wonderful" husband, family, and friends for "allowing me the space to crumble and fall apart if I needed to." She also credited spending time outdoors with her dog, Simba, as aiding her recovery.
As a mother-of-two, she expressed particular empathy for parents facing a diagnosis, noting it "adds another layer because you don't have the luxury of falling apart." Determined not to be defined by her illness, she insisted, "I'm still Punam."
Looking forward, she spoke about returning to her medical practice with a new perspective: "I'm looking forward to getting back to really holding my patients again with a newfound 'I get it, I get it.'" Her story, first shared via a photograph from her hospital bed, has since drawn an outpouring of support from the public and fellow celebrities alike.
Morning Live airs on BBC One weekdays at 9.30am and on BBC iPlayer.
