INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In a heart-breaking piece of information, actress Sonali Bendre Behl revealed that she is battling with metastatic cancer
The 43-year-old actress revealed about the same on twitter and Instagram where she wrote a long post on how unexpected it was for her
The actress is currently undergoing treatment in New York and is supported by her friends and family
In the long statement, Sonali wrote, "Sometimes, when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball
I have recently been diagnosed with a high grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming
A niggling pain led to some tests, which led to this unexpected diagnosis
My family and close friends have rallied around me, providing the best support system that anyone can ask for
I have recently been diagnosed with a high grade cancer that has metastised, which we frankly did not see coming
A niggling pain led to some tests, which led to this unexpected diagnosis
My family and close friends have rallied around me, providing the best support system that anyone can ask for
I am very blessed and thankful for each of them
There is no better way to tackle this, than to take swift and immediate action
And so, as advised by my doctors, I am currently undergoing a course of treatment in New York
We remain optimistic and I am determined to fight every step of the way
And so, as advised by my doctors, I am currently undergoing a course of treatment in New York
We remain optimistic and I am determined to fight every step of the way
What has helped has been the immense outpouring of love and support I've received over the past few days, for which I am very grateful
I'm taking this battle head on, knowing I have the strength of my family and friends behind me."The news is shocking and heartbreaking for
the entire industry, as many people tweeted about her well-being and speedy recovery
From Karan Johar to Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, many people stepped ahead to support Sonali in what can be called one of the most
difficult times of her life.The news is also shocking as it was not too long ago when actor Irrfan Khan revealed in quite a similar manner
that he was diagnosed with a rare condition known as neuroendocrine tumor
which quickly spreads from the site of its origin to other parts of the body
The cancer is considered to be extremely serious because of its ability to spread to other parts of the body
In metastatic cancer, cancer spreads locally by moving to the nearby healthy tissues
In fact, the cancer also spreads regionally to other organs, lymph nodes and tissues
For many types of cancer, metastatic cancer is known as stage four cancer
Disease Revealed, Know Causes, Symptoms And More About ItOn being observed under a microscope or being tested in other ways, metastatic
cancer cells have features similar to that of primary cancer
It is not like the cells in site of origin of cancer
This is how doctors are able to tell that the cancer spread from another part of the body.Metastatic cancer has the name as primary cancer
To help you understand better, metastatic cancer happens when breast cancer spreads to the lungs
This breast cancer is then referred to as metastatic breast cancer and not lung cancer
The treatment for this metastatic breast cancer will be the same as stage four breast cancer and not lung cancer.At times, doctors are
unable to tell where the cancer started in people diagnosed with metastatic cancer
In cases when the symptoms do occur, their nature and frequency will depend on the size and location of metastatic tumors.In the meanwhile,
some common sign of metastatic cancer include pain and fractures in case the cancer has spread to the bone; shortness of breath in case the
cancer has spread to the lungs; dizziness, seizures and headaches in case the cancer has spread to the brain and jaundice and swelling in
cancer has spread, how severe it is, etc
Until then, our heartiest well wishes are with her!Get well soon, Sonali!Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic
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