Sonali Bendre's cancer diagnosis is probably the saddest news in the Bollywood industry today. Her fans and well-wishers are left broken-hearted but we know that Sonali is a fighter and that she will win the battle against cancer like she mentioned in her official announcement on Twitter.

She has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer, cancer is divided into grades on the bases of the nature of cancer and how it looks under the microscope. Read: Sonali Bendre Says Her Cancer Has Metastasised: What Does A High-Grade Metastatic Cancer Mean?

Her official statement comprised of her calling this unfortunate event a "curveball" and how a "niggling pain" led to the diagnosis of this high grade cancer. Her post read: “Sometimes when you least expect it, life throws you a curveball. I have recently been diagnosed with high-grade cancer that has metastasized, 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.”

This positive post has moved netizens and their reactions are full of prayers and love for her. Here are a few reactions on twitter:

Aditi Rao Hydari wished her a speedy recovery:

Here's what Sumona Chakravarti tweeted:

Recently, even Irfan Khan revealed that he is battling cancer. This is highly unfortunate as nobody saw this saddening new coming our way. Nevertheless, we know that Sonali will fight it like a boss that she is and will be back with a bang. We wish Sonali Bendre a speedy recovery.

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