‘Breasts are no longer same size, lost hair ’: Chhavi Mittal on life after cancer diagnosis

Actor and content creator Chhavi Mittal has once again shown her unshakeable spirit as she shared a deeply personal note on Instagram, opening up about life after breast cancer. A survivor of one of the toughest battles life can throw, Chhavi reflected on her physical and emotional journey, baring the raw truths of healing, loss and self acceptance.

In her latest post, Chhavi shared a series of pictures including one of the scar on her back, now adorned with a tattoo. Alongside the images, she wrote, “Even though that scar on my back is beautiful and narrates a captivating story of resilience and courage, there are things that I do miss sometimes.” Her words offer an honest glimpse into what it truly means to live after cancer — a phase filled with small victories and quiet grief.

Chhavi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and underwent surgery followed by radiotherapy and hormone therapy. While she survived the illness with strength and determination, she did not escape the physical changes it brought. Speaking about her hair, she wrote, “That gorgeous hair, for one, are extensions. I lost my length and thickness due to the radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Now when someone praises me for my hair, I feel like I am a liar and a cheat.”

The most emotional part of her note came when she spoke about her breasts. “The breasts are no longer the same size and that breaks my heart on most days. I cry for it many times and feel like that is a flaw I wanna hide,” she wrote. But she also shared how she chooses to face that pain. “For breasts, I wear a low neck on low days and proudly flaunt my disfigurement and wear it like an ornament that was gifted directly from God.”

Chhavi ended her post with a note of gratitude. “Woh din bhi acche thay, aur ye din aur bhi acche hain. Thank you God for giving me the honour to go through breast cancer, and the blessing to survive.”

The breasts are no longer the same size and that breaks my heart on most days. I cry for it many times and feel like that is a flaw I wanna hide

- Chhavi Mittal

Her post stands as a beautiful reminder of resilience, self love and the power of embracing every version of oneself.