The Block star reveals shock cancer diagnosis
The Block's Jasmin Neuwen has revealed she's been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The 40-year-old, who appeared in the 2020 season of the show alongside her husband Luke, shared the heartbreaking announcement on social media on Thursday evening.
"Unfortunately last week I was diagnosed with breast cancer," she wrote in the caption of her post.
"We are devastated, given my age, no family history and lack of symptoms. I was just heading off for my first ever mammogram after a friend at work told me to go after turning 40. She saved my life."
Jasmin said that she was thankful the cancer had been caught early but said she has a long way to go with treatment.
"My treatment includes a double mastectomy, chemo and radiation followed by years of hormone blocking medication.
"Wow. It's a lot. I know. I don't know anyone who's walked this path so if anyone out there has been through this... Please reach out."
Jasmin, ended her post by urging those who are eligible to book in their free mammogram.
"I'm confident I'll beat this and come out stronger than before 💪🏼 With an even better outlook on life. Just like my wrist tattoo says 'Focus on the Good' that's my mantra through this battle," she wrote.
"If you are 40, I urge you to book in a FREE mammogram. Don't put it off. Make it a priority in your busy life."
Jasmin, also filmed a video with her husband, which she shared on her Instagram stories, and reiterated how important it is to go and get checked as she felt no symptoms whatsoever before her diagnosis.
"My prognosis is good, however it's going to be a really long treatment because of my age," she said. "We wanted to tell our followers because when I went in for my mammogram, I thought I was ticking a box of self-care because I'm 40."
"I have surgery in two weeks. We're going to enjoy the next two weeks with our young children, then after that probably chemo and radiation and some other long-term treatments to block my hormones. It's a lot. We're processing it, but we're remaining optimistic."
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