Saba Pataudi recalls brain tumour diagnosis after fainting at 27

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  Saba Pataudi says she was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 27 after suddenly fainting on a road.

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  An MRI showed a shadow in the third ventricle of her brain, and doctors initially suspected a colloid cyst.

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  She underwent surgery around six months after the MRI, after which the growth was identified as a pilocytic astrocytoma.

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  Pataudi said the unexpected diagnosis left her shaken and emotional, but also empowered her to deal with it.

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  She shared her experience in a conversation with her sister Soha Ali Khan on Soha’s podcast.

Who

Saba Pataudi, sister of actors Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan.

What

She recounted being diagnosed with a brain tumour after fainting and later undergoing surgery.

When

She was 27; the surgery took place around six months after the MRI. Article 1 says she underwent surgery in 2006.

Where

She fainted on a road just outside a building. The city is not stated.

Why

She said she chose to share her experience because personal stories can help others find answers and feel more confident about seeking medical advice.

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