Scots TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan has revealed she is battling cancer.

The doctor has shared the “shock, fear and trauma” of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Dr Punam Krishan has revealed she’s been diagnosed with breast cancerCredit: BBC
Punam said she was given the devastating news five months ago and has been “to some very dark places”.

The TV star, who is married to Glasgow Conservative MSP Dr Sandesh Gulhane, said she is taking one day at a time”, as she battles the disease.

Taking to Instagram today (Sunday) she told her 127,000 followers: “Here goes…

“Five months ago, I heard the words nobody ever wants to hear:
You have cancer.

“I still find it hard to write that sentence. But it’s my reality and my truth.

“I’ve spent almost two decades as a doctor, supporting patients and families through difficult diagnoses.

“And yet, nothing – absolutely nothing – prepares you for being on the receiving end yourself.

“The shock. The fear. The trauma.

“In that moment, knowledge means very little.

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Since then, I’ve taken things one day at a time because that’s all I could do. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to be cared for by the most extraordinary NHS team, from my GP through to my breast and oncology teams.

“And still… it’s been really hard. Much harder than I ever imagined.”

Dr Krishan, who is the resident doctor on BBC’s Morning Live show, said she has already privately completed treatment to “protect my children”.

She added: “I’ve kept this private while going through treatment, trying to protect my energy and most of all – my children.

“My husband, my family and a small circle of friends have carried me through in ways I’ll never forget.

“When something like this happens, you realise very quickly what – and who – truly matters.

“I’ve now completed treatment and I’m healing. Grateful. Relieved. Still shaken. All of those things can exist at once.”

The Strictly Come Dancing star says she hopes by sharing her experience it might help others to ” act early if something doesn’t feel right”.

She added: “I’m sharing this now because carrying it quietly has been heavy. Because I’ve always believed in honesty.

“And because life rarely looks like the highlight reel, even when it seems that way from the outside.

“Cancer doesn’t discriminate. I had no family history. I was well. I’m a doctor. And yet – here I am.

“What I’ve learned most is this: early detection saves lives. It saved mine.

“My story began with an unusual feeling – a gut instinct. Listening to it mattered. Please know your body. Trust yourself. And act early if something doesn’t feel right.

“This experience has changed me. It’s taken me to very dark places mentally – conversations about your own mortality will do that – but it’s also stripped life back to what truly matters.

“Your health is everything. Not work. Not possessions. Not perfection.

“I have so much more to share when I’m ready. For now, thank you for being here and for holding space with such kindness”