Jasmin Neuwen from season 16 of The Block has confirmed that she has undergone a double mastectomy, one month after revealing publically that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The 40-year-old, who took part in the 2020 season set in Brighton alongside her husband Luke shared behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram of her recovery from the surgery, which took place on October 8.
“I’m home a little bit earlier than expected, but I guess that’s a good thing. My surgery went well [but] I believe it [also] went a little bit longer than expected,” she shared.
“I’m just going to try to take it easy,” she added.
The reality star first shared the harrowing news in September.
“Unfortunately last week I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” she revealed in a video posted to Instagram at the time, visibly emotional.
“We are devastated, given my age, no family history, and lack of symptoms. 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.”
While Jasmin admitted that her diagnosis had left her in a state of shock, she also noted that she felt incredibly grateful that it had been caught early.
She will however still have to undergo a lengthy course of treatment to ensure her body beats the cancer.
“My treatment includes a double mastectomy, chemo, and radiation followed by years of hormone-blocking medication.”
“It’s a lot I know,” she added before imploring her audience over 40 to book a free mammogram, an action that has potentially saved her life.
“Don’t put it off. Make it a priority. You never know, it might save your life,” Jasmin pleaded.
According to the mother-of-two, following her first surgery, she will continue with the above-mentioned long-term treatments.
She says while her young family was still “processing” the news, they were all remaining “optimistic.”
“My prognosis is good. I’m confident I’ll beat this and come out stronger than before.”
Devoted husband Luke chimed in telling followers that while it was a “long road ahead”, the family would “get through this.”
For their efforts on The Block, the couple walked away with $506,000 in profit after their 1910s-style home sold at auction for $3,856.000.
Jasmin and Luke share two children together, Lola, and Sonny.
Find out about how you can access a free mammogram every two years if you are over 40 here.
