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Strictly Doc: Mý breast cancer agony

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January 05, 2026

Punam tells of shock, fear and trauma at diagnosis

- BY GEMMA RYDER

SCOTTISH TV doctor and former Strictly contestant Punam Krishnan has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

In an emotional post on social media, the 42-year-old GP, from Glasgow, thanked the NHS staff caring for her.

The mum-of-three competed in the 2024 series of the BBC dance competition alongside professional partner Gorka Marquez.

A regular face on BBC Morning Live, she said she was given the devastating diagnosis five months ago.

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