Sonali Bendre urges people to undergo medical checkups on National Cancer Awareness Day

Sonali Bendre is a force to be reckoned for  her intense battle with cancer after she was diagnosed with the ailment almost a year ago.

The actress who has been valiantly fighting the disease ever since has come forth revealing her thoughts on National Cancer Awareness Day, observed on November 7.

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The Sarfarosh starlet has urged people to go through a health checkup and get medical tests done in order to keep the disease at bay.

She wrote, “This #NationalCancerAwarenessDay, make sure you pledge to protect yourself and your family/friend by scheduling a health checkup. Be aware and do the tests, especially if cancer runs in your family... because trust me, early detection saves lives! You can make a difference. Commit to getting a test done today. Get someone you care about to do the same."

During an interaction earlier, Sonali had opened about her struggles after the horrific cancer diagnosis.

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Talking about the difficult times, she said, "I was clear I wanted to be in-charge of my narrative. I would be dishonest if I say everything was sunshine. There is pain and you go through it and it is hard. The toughest part was the post the surgery. I have a scar which is 20 inches in the mid rift. My sister hugged me when I was going, I said don't be dramatic, I'm coming back. That part that I might not be there for my son and family was the most painful. I was happy when I came out of the hospital and said yes, I'm alive. Physical pain is painful, but mental is more painful."