Barely half a month ago, actress Sonali Bendre informed the world that she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. 

In a moving post on Instagram, she revealed how she’s been keeping strong while undergoing treatment. 

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 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. 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.

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As fans sent messages supporting the actress, Bendre showed everyone that she has a fighter’s spirit. 

In the middle of all the pain- mental, emotional and physical- the actress put on a brave face and gave us all a closer look at her journey. 

She shared how she had to let go of her tresses for treatment. 

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She had told the world about her struggles, but the hardest part was yet to come. 

She was yet to inform her 12-year-old son about it. 

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Today, Bendre wrote an Instagram post about how she broke the news of her cancer to her son Ranveer. 

Turns out, just like his mother, Ranveer took this news in his stride and emerged as a pillar of strength for her mother. 

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She wrote:

He took the news so maturely… and instantly became a source of strength and positivity for me. In some situations now, he even reverses roles and takes on being the parent, reminding me of things I need to do! 

From the moment he was born 12 years, 11 months and 8 days ago, my amazing @rockbehl took ownership of my heart. From then on, his happiness and wellbeing have been the centre of anything @goldiebehl and I ever did. And so, when the Big C reared its ugly head, our biggest dilemma was what and how we were going to tell him. As much as we wanted to protect him, we knew it was important to tell him the full facts. We’ve always been open and honest with him and this time it wasn’t going to be different. He took the news so maturely… and instantly became a source of strength and positivity for me. In some situations now, he even reverses roles and takes on being the parent, reminding me of things I need to do! I believe that it’s imperative to keep kids involved in a situation like this. They are a lot more resilient than we give them credit for. It’s important to spend time with them and include them, rather than make them wait on the side-lines, not being told yet instinctively knowing everything. In our effort to protect them from the pain and realities of life, we might end up doing the opposite. I’m spending time with Ranveer right now, while he’s on summer vacation. His madness and shenanigans help me #SwitchOnTheSunshine. And today, we derive strength from each other #OneDayAtATime

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Stay strong.