A Miss Universe model has revealed that she is battling cervical cancer.
Daniela Nicolás said she has been hiding her diagnosis “for months”.
The 31-year-old explained: “I didn’t want it to be known.”
The former Miss Chile took to Instagram to tell her 600,000 followers about her treatment.
The model said: “I have not been having a very good time the last few months.
“I didn’t want to share it with you because I didn’t feel ready, I do not feel prepared to talk about this topic.
“It has been a difficult few months, a little chaotic, a little distressing, and before talking with you, I first had to be okay – and I really wasn’t.”
Nicolás, who was in Miss Universe in 2020, said: “If this is going to be known, I’d prefer it if it came from a responsible side.
“This is why I’m talking about it now, it’s not because I didn’t want to.
“I have been resting for a long time, but it was because I didn’t want it to be common knowledge.
“I wanted to keep it among my friends and family.”
Nicolás said she was about to have an hour-long consultation with her doctor and asked her followers to “wish me luck.”
The model did not reveal any further details about her diagnosis but made it clear she has been undergoing treatment for several months, as reported by Need To Know.
One fan commented: “Daniela, all the best energy for you. I know what you are experiencing in terms of health.”
Another said: “Everything will be fine.”
Javi wrote: “Sending you good energy, the most beautiful Dani in the world. We adore you.”
Nicolás has previously spoken about her health problems with rheumatoid arthritis, which has led to her being hospitalised several times.
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