Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Pankaj Bhadouria Calls Chemo Hair Loss Traumatic
A famous cooking show winner named Pankaj Bhadouria is sick with breast cancer.
She is getting medicine called chemotherapy to help her get better.
The medicine is strong and can make your hair fall out.
Pankaj knew her hair might fall out, but it still made her very sad.
She said it stopped her breath and felt traumatic.
She was very proud of her thick, strong hair.
Doctors found a tiny piece of cancer after her surgery.
So she will get 12 chemotherapy treatments and medicine for one year.
She is taking things one day at a time.
Many people who love her cooking are sending her prayers and support.
MasterChef India Season 1 winner Pankaj Bhadouria described chemotherapy-induced hair loss as 'traumatic,' saying it 'stopped my breath.'
She publicly revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on May 28 with a post from her hospital bed asking for prayers and support.
She cut her long tresses short before chemotherapy, having prepared for hair loss expected in the third week of treatment.
Post-surgery biopsy detected an invasive 2mm HER2-positive component, leading doctors to advise 12 chemotherapy sessions and one year of targeted therapy.
She had breast cancer surgery in late May and says she is taking treatment 'one day at a time' while thanking fans for their support.
- Who
- Pankaj Bhadouria, celebrity chef and winner of MasterChef India Season 1
- What
- She shared the emotional impact of chemotherapy-induced hair loss and updated fans on her breast cancer treatment
- When
- She revealed her diagnosis on May 28, shared the hair loss post during chemotherapy, with updates continuing through July
- Where
- India; she has been posting updates on Instagram
- Why
- She is undergoing chemotherapy and targeted therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer
- Person
- Pankaj Bhadouria
- Known for
- Celebrity chef; MasterChef India Season 1 winner
- Diagnosis
- Breast cancer (revealed publicly on May 28)
- Surgery
- Breast cancer surgery on May 29
- Treatment plan
- 12 chemotherapy sessions plus one year of targeted therapy
- Biopsy finding
- Invasive 2mm HER2-positive component
- Recovery outlook
- Doctors were hopeful of full recovery in four weeks after surgery
- Platform
Sources
Masterchef winner Pankaj Bhadouria says chemotherapy-induced hair loss is ‘traumatic’: It stopped my breath
Masterchef winner Pankaj Bhadouria says chemotherapy-induced hair loss is ‘traumatic’: It stopped my breath
