Joanna Dong said she is doing great and should make a full recovery soon. Photo: Joanna Dong/Instagram
Dong said the MRI results were “pretty concerning” and revealed a sizeable area of blood pooling in the ducts on both breasts. As it looked like it might be DCIS , a biopsy was ordered.in 2017, said she and her doctor were greatly relieved to find no cancer, but there were some atypical cells in her right breast.
“I went through a whole gamut of emotions when my doctor told me in the worst-case scenario it might have been a double lumpectomy or even mastectomy and breast reconstruction,” she wrote. “In the meantime, the awesome Tay Kexin will be performing in my place for the next three Saturdays of NDP rehearsals/shows,” Dong wrote, referring to the local singer who is also a member of Singapore vocal group MICappella. “Please look out for her and the delightfully fun segment we are involved in.”