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Sonali Bendre Says Loving Her Body Helped Through Cancer
Sonali Bendre spoke about how she thought about cancer while going through treatment.
Instead of seeing it only as a fight, she wanted to understand what she could learn from the experience.
She said cancer cells were part of her own body.
She tried to treat her body with love, even though it was causing her pain.
She felt this way of thinking helped her get through the experience.
Bendre was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic cancer in 2018.
She received chemotherapy and surgery in New York.
She will share her perspective on the premiere episode of Kon Honar Crorepati, which begins on October 12.
Sonali Bendre said she focused on understanding her cancer experience rather than viewing it as a battle to overcome.
She said she tried to treat her body with love, despite the pain caused by the illness.
Bendre was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic cancer in 2018.
She underwent chemotherapy and surgery in New York.
Bendre will appear on the premiere episode of Kon Honar Crorepati, airing October 12 at 9 pm on Sony Marathi and Sony LIV.
- Who
- Actor Sonali Bendre.
- What
- She described how changing her outlook and trying to love her body helped her cope with cancer.
- Where
- Her treatment included care in New York; the episode airs on Sony Marathi and Sony LIV.
- When
- She was diagnosed in 2018; the Kon Honar Crorepati premiere featuring her airs October 12 at 9 pm.
- Why
- She wanted to understand what she could learn from the experience rather than frame it only as a battle to overcome.
Key facts
- Diagnosis
- Stage IV metastatic cancer in 2018
- Treatment mentioned
- Chemotherapy and surgery
- Treatment location
- New York
- Show
- Kon Honar Crorepati
- Premiere date and time
- October 12 at 9 pm
- Where to watch
- Sony Marathi and Sony LIV
- Season tagline
- “Aata Khel Badalnaar”
Quotes
Sonali Bendre
Actor discussing her experience with cancer.
“It was very difficult to love something that was causing me so much pain. But I think that's what worked for me, and that's how I got through it.”
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“And at the end of the day, it's our own body. These cancer cells are our own cells. So, who are we really fighting against?”
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