TV doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Punam Krishan has disclosed that she has undergone treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The 42-year-old Glasgow-born GP, who appears as a resident doctor on BBC’s Morning Live and competed on Strictly in 2024, said she received the diagnosis five months ago. She shared on Instagram that she has now completed treatment and is recovering, though the experience has left her shaken.

Posting a photo from a hospital bed, Krishan reflected on the contrast between her professional life and personal reality, saying that despite nearly two decades as a doctor, nothing prepared her for becoming a patient herself.

Krishan praised the NHS staff who treated her, calling them an “extraordinary” team, and acknowledged the emotional difficulty of the journey. She explained that she kept her illness private to protect her children, relying on support from her husband, family and close friends.

Married to Scottish Conservative MSP and health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Krishan said completing treatment has brought mixed emotions, including gratitude and relief alongside lingering shock. She said she decided to speak publicly to be honest about her experience and to highlight that cancer can affect anyone, noting she had no family history and was otherwise healthy.