Jasmin Neuwen underwent a double mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis.
The reality TV star, 40, underwent a six-hour surgery to remove both breasts just weeks after publicly sharing the heartbreaking news of her diagnosis.
Jasmin, who appeared on the 2020 season of The Block with her husband Luke, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer after undergoing her first mammogram.
On Tuesday, she then documented the lead-up to her mastectomy procedure at the hospital with the support of Luke and her children, Lola and Sonny.
In a series of Instagram posts, Luke explained that Jasmin was having a double mastectomy and a hernia removed in a six-hour operation.
“She came in very excited and I continue to be blown away by how strong this woman is,” he gushed.
‘We just want to say from the bottom of our hearts how much all your kind words and messages of strength mean to us. We cannot respond to all of them without knowing that they have been heard.”
“Jasmin is now two hours into a double mastectomy (and a small hernia while the tools are being removed),” he added.
Jasmin Neuwen underwent a double mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis. She was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing her first mammogram at age 40.
On Tuesday, the reality TV star underwent a six-hour surgery to remove both breasts just weeks after publicly sharing the heartbreaking news of her diagnosis.
Luke then filmed Jasmin coming out of surgery and posted pictures of her still smiling as she recovered in her hospital bed.
‘I can’t take a bad photo of this woman! “He’s doing great and has already eaten half a block of chocolate,” she wrote in a caption.
The next day, Luke revealed that Jasmin was already back home recovering from the operation and shared a video of her lying in her bed.
He wrote alongside the clip: ‘Are you kidding me!? Less than 24 hours later and you’re back in your 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 diagnosed after undergoing her first mammogram at the age of 40, which she said “saved” her life.
Jasmin urged others to book in for a free mammogram as she shared her shock at her diagnosis despite having no symptoms or family history of breast cancer.
‘Unfortunately last week I was diagnosed with breast cancer. We are devastated. Given my age, no family history and no symptoms,” he shared in a post.
‘I was going to have my first mammogram after a friend at work told me to have it after I turned 40. She saved my life.
‘We caught it early, but my treatment includes a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation followed by years of hormone-blocking medication. Wow. It’s a lot. I know.
Jasmin, who appeared on the 2020 season of The Block, has had the support of her husband Luke and children Lola and Sonny since her diagnosis.
‘I don’t know anyone who has walked this path, so if anyone has been through this… Please reach out.
‘I am confident that I will get through this and emerge stronger than before, with an even better outlook on life. Just as my wrist tattoo says “Focus on the good,” that is my mantra during this battle.
‘If you are 40 years old, I urge you to book 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’s been on a “rollercoaster” since her diagnosis.