Sonali Bendre Instagram – I get asked a lot of questions regarding cancer in children. Since September is ‘Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’ I thought I’d share a few key pointers and bust some of the myths around it. Myth: Childhood cancer is rare. Fact: Every 11 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer in India. Myth: Cancer is infectious. Fact: Cancer is not contagious and cannot be transmitted, unlike the flu. Myth: There is no cure for children with cancer. Fact: Generic therapy like chemotherapy and radiation, can cure most childhood cancers. In fact, cure rates are as high as 80% in developed countries. Myth: Childhood cancer survivors will never have normal lives. Fact: Most childhood cancer survivors go on to lead healthy normal lives just like their friends. Head to the link in my bio or follow @cuddlesfoundation to join in their mission to help a child fight cancer today! #ChildhoodCancerAwarnessMonth