Jasmin Neuwen has undergone a double mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis.
The reality TV star, 40, underwent a six-hour surgery to remove both of her breasts just weeks after sharing the heartbreaking news of her diagnosis publicly.
Jasmin, who appeared on the 2020 season of The Block with her husband Luke, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer after undergoing her first ever mammogram.
On Tuesday, she then documented the lead-up to her mastectomy procedure in hospital as she was supported by Luke and their kids, Lola and Sonny.
In a series of Instagram posts, Luke explained that Jasmin was getting a double mastectomy and having a hernia removed in a six-hour-long operation.
‘She went into it with high spirits and I just keep getting blown away with how strong this woman is,’ he gushed.
‘We just want to say from the bottom of our hearts how much all of your kind words and messages of strength mean to us. We can’t get back to them all but know they are heard.’
‘Jasmin in now two hours into a double mastectomy (and a small hernia while they’ve got the tools out),’ he added.Â
Jasmin Neuwen has undergone a double mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis. She was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing her first ever mammogram at age 40Â
On Tuesday, the reality TV star underwent a six-hour surgery to remove both of her breasts just weeks after sharing the heartbreaking news of her diagnosis publicly
Luke then filmed Jasmin as she came out of the operation, posting photographs of her still smiling as she recovered in her hospital bed.
‘Can’t take a bad photo this woman! She is doing great and has already eaten half a block of chocolate,’ he wrote in one caption.
The following day, Luke revealed that Jasmin was already back at home recovering after the operation as he shared a video of her lying in their bed.
He wrote alongside the clip: ‘Are you kidding me!? Less than 24 hours later and she’s back in her own bed?! Six hours of surgery yesterday?! I knew she was tough but wow.’
Jasmin’s surgery comes just weeks after she shared the heartbreaking news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
On Instagram, she revealed that she had been given the diagnosis after undergoing her first ever mammogram at the age of 40, which she said ‘saved’ her life.
Jasmin urged others to book in to get a free mammogram as she shared her shock over her diagnosis despite having no symptoms or family history of breast cancer. Â
‘Unfortunately last week I was diagnosed with breast cancer. We are devastated. Given my age, no family history and lack of symptoms,’ she shared in a post.
‘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.
‘We’ve caught it early, but my treatment includes a double mastectomy, chemo and radiation followed by years of hormone blocking medication. Wow. It’s a lot. I know.Â
Jasmin, who appeared on the 2020 season of The Block, has been supported by her husband Luke and their kids Lola and Sonny since her diagnosisÂ
‘I don’t know anyone who’s walked this path so if anyone out there has been through this…. Please reach out.
‘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.
‘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 later thanked her fans for their support and admitted she feels like she has been riding a ‘rollercoaster’ ever since her diagnosis.Â
