Many women are taken aback by the life-changing consequences of their cancer treatment, which can persist for years, such as pain and exhaustion.

She posted a video on Instagram on Monday, documenting her hospital visit for her first chemotherapy session immediately after attending an award show. 

The actress took to Instagram to give the news to her fans and exude confidence on winning the battle against cancer.

A new study by Lancet has found breast cancer is now the world's most common carcinogenic disease, with the ailment likely to cause a million deaths a year by 2040.