Sonia Gandhi Reveals 2010 Breast Cancer Diagnosis
· India · Indian Express, India Today
Sonia Gandhi has disclosed for the first time that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and later discovered the malignancy had spread to her pancreas. She underwent two surgeries, the first in Milan, Italy, and the second in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to treat the condition. Gandhi writes that she chose to seek treatment abroad to avoid the intense media scrutiny that would have followed a surgery in Delhi. She recalls the emotional toll of the diagnosis, noting that she felt shaken and worried about the potential outcomes for herself and her children. Her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, provides these personal details regarding her health struggles.
Why it matters
The disclosure offers a rare, personal insight into the health challenges faced by one of India's most prominent political figures, clarifying the reasons behind her past medical trips abroad.
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