Model, actor and reality TV star Poonam Pandey is alive. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, she posted videos apologising to her fans and followers for 'shocking' them. On Friday, Poonam's manager in an Instagram post had said that she died of cervical cancer, reports Hindustan Times.
Poonam Pandey didn't die of cervical cancer
In a video, Poonam said, "I am alive. I didn't die of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I can't say that about those hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives because of cervical cancer." She went on to talk about the disease. Sharing the video, Poonam wrote, "I feel compelled to share something significant with you all - I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease."
Poonam talks about cervical cancer in new video
She also said, "Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer."
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