Hamsa Nandini, the model-actress, who has made special appearances in films such as 'Attarintiki Daredi', 'Ramayya Vasthavayya', 'Legend', 'Mirchi', 'Bhai' and 'Bengal Tiger', has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Hereditary Breast Cancer. The celeb said that she has already undergone nine cycles of Chemotherapy with seven more to go.

Just four months ago, she was diagnosed with a Grade III Invasive Carcinoma (Breast Cancer). After surgical intervention, she got cured of it. However, Hereditary Breast Cancer followed. "Hereditary Breast Cancer means that I have a genetic mutation that almost guarantees that I would have a 70% chance of another Breast Cancer and a 45% chance of Ovarian Cancer throughout my life. The only way to mitigate the risk is through some very extensive prophylactic surgeries which I need to undergo before I can claim victory," Nandini said.

In her statement on Monday, the 'Jai Lava Kusa' and 'Soggade Chinni Nayana' actress added that she had lost her mother to a dreadful disease 18 years ago.

Hamsa Nandini sounded positive when she wrote that she refuses to be ruled by fear and pessimism. She assured her friends, fans and well-wishers that she is under the care of an exceptional team of doctors.

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