Sonali Bendre Reveals Her Doctor Said She Had A 30% Chance Of Survival

Leela Adwani |Mar 08, 2019

Only when reaching NYC, the doctors there told her she not only had fourth-stage cancer but also a 30% chances of survival.

Bollywood star Sonali Bendre, who was diagnosed with cancer last year and undergoing medical treatment in the United States in five months, had confessed that the actress feared her “brand” was ended when she knew about her diagnosis.

Sonali’s battle against cancer has become a source of inspiration to millions of those who are suffering from this disease. Ever since the actor announced her fans about the diagnosed cancer, she has been sharing constant updates about the process on her social media handles.

In an interview with Rajeev Masand, the star revealed that initially, they didn’t inform her about the current stage of cancer. Only when reaching NYC, the doctors there told her she not only had fourth-stage cancer but also a 30% chances of survival.

Speaking to Vogue India, Bendre said,

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Baring her heart on the time when she took the plunge to shave her head, the actor shared,

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In early December 2018, Sonali Bendre was seen returning to India after spending nearly six months abroad. She is now slowly back to her work and most recently had an exclusive photo shoot with Vogue India showing off her cancer surgery scar.

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