Sacred Games actress Rajshri Deshpande today informed of being diagnosed with grade 1 breast cancer and shared her journey of recovery. In an Instagram post, the 43-year-old actress announced being diagnosed with the Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS) -- the most common breast cancer type, accounting for roughly 80 percent of cases. Importantly, the actress known for her work in Trial by Fire and Manto said that the deadly disease was detected during routine screening, initiating the road to early recovery. “As you’re reading this, it means I’ve finally found the courage to tell my parents that I have been diagnosed with Infiltrating ductal carcinoma (NOS), a grade 1 Breast cancer. Now it’s time you all know,” the Instagram post read. “We fortunately caught this early in a routine checkup, which gave us a fighting chance,” she added. Rajshri called her treatment with ‘tons of tests and surgery” “a rollercoaster ride”. “Trust me, it was everyone’s love and warmth that carried me through,” she said, while thanking her fans and her parents whose “faces after surgery melted my fears into unbreakable strength”. “With everyone’s support, I feel am ready to take on the world,” Rajshri said, adding that she “is recovering beautifully and soon heading home from the hospital”. What Is Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) Also known as Invasive ductal carcinoma, the cancer occurs when abnormal cells growing in the lining of the milk ducts change and invade breast tissue beyond the walls of the duct. Breast ducts are the passageways where milk from the milk glands (lobules) flows to the nipple. Common symptoms of IDC include A lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area Changes in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast Nipple changes, such as inversion, discharge, or scaling Breast pain or discomfort Skin changes on the breast, like redness or dimpling Key risk factors of IDC include Genetic mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, and a family history of breast cancer Higher levels of estrogen Prolonged exposure to ionising radiation smoking excessive alcohol consumption obesity a sedentary lifestyle Rising Early-Onset Cancers in women The recent The Lancet Oncology study mentioned a rise in new cases in women aged 20-54 years (up 29 percent) since 1990.Recently, American actress Christy Carlson Romano announced a positive cancer screening test.Cancer is everywhere, said Romano, 41, in a tearful video on social media platform Instagram. A 2025 study by Duke Cancer Institute in the US revealed that for women younger than 50, the risk of developing cancer is 82 percent higher than that of men, up from 51 percent in 2022. The 2025 annual report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) also showed that cancer rates in young and middle-aged women are rising past those of men in the same age group, but especially among women under age 50.Importance of Early Screening As with Rajshri, catching cancer in its early stages can help individuals experience less severe symptoms, minimize discomfort, and improve overall quality of life. Detection of cancer at an early stage can boost survival rates. It can increase the chances of successful treatment. Common screening methods include Physical examination of your breasts by your doctor Mammography Breast ultrasound Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)