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Beverley Callard Reveals Illness Details Before She Has A “Big Operation” In The Midst Of Breast Cancer
Beverley Callard gave an update on her health Wednesday on Instagram as she was getting ready to have a “big operation” in the middle of her breast cancer fight.
The Coronation Street icon, 68, explained that she was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after she moved to Dublin for the role in the Irish soap Fair City at the beginning of the month. Having become most famous for the role of Liz McDonald, Callard had earlier assured fans that the cancer was caught at an early stage. However, she would have to go back to the UK for surgery and radiotherapy because of that.
Callard pointed out that she was going to surgery on Friday at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in her most recent Instagram update. She said she’s “counting [her] lucky stars” while waiting for the operation, during which she’ll have two lymph nodes taken out.
After a breast cancer diagnosis, lymph nodes are commonly taken out because cancer cells that have spread beyond the breast can be trapped in the underarm area.
Beverley Callard Shares Health Update Before Surgery, Says Doctors “Pretty Sure” Cancer Hasn’t Spread
Having to face surgery, Beverley Callard has given fans an insight into her health situation amid her breast cancer fight.
Coronation Street star took to social media and explained that doctors went over her lymph nodes during the hospital appointment and informed her that they are “pretty sure” the cancer has not spread. Still, she stated that two lymph nodes will be taken out during the operation on Friday as a precaution.
Callard referred to the operation as “quite a big one,” but at the same time, she pointed out that she has complete faith in her medical team. Furthermore, she gave the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital a shout-out, calling the NHS staff “truly amazing,” and revealed that she was deeply touched by the time they had devoted to her and other patients.
Moreover, the actress continued that she has found it very helpful to be able to share her experience with other patients and learn about their situations. She thus realized that some patients are in a much worse condition than her.
Beverley Callard Remains “Strong and Positive” as She Faces Major Surgery
Beverley Callard has expressed that she feels extremely fortunate and is “counting her lucky stars” even though the surgery is looming. “The world is full of really strong women, that is for sure,” she added and mentioned that encountering others in tougher situations has helped her to get some perspective.
However, the actress revealed that the coming of the day has been difficult, which caused her to have some anxious moments at home. “You guys I have to tell you waiting is just the worst part,” she shared. “Because of my thoughts, the house is sparkling clean, I can’t help it.”
Callard is still confident despite the fact that the surgery is only a day away. “I’m feeling strong and positive,” she said to her fans, and at the same time encouraged them to share their experiences with health issues. “I honestly, your stories touch me so much.”
The soap opera star has very recently been part of the cast of the show Fair City on RTÉ, where she portrays Lily, the mother who is revealed to be long-lost of Gwen’s (Emily Lamey) character.
Beverley Callard Steps Back Into Acting after Clarifying Weight loss
Promotional shots for Beverley Callard’s upcoming character on Fair City depict the actress as fully absorbed in transforming into Lily. One of the images shows her wearing a black leather jacket, while in another she is seen wearing a cream ruffled jacket over a denim jumpsuit, standing by a “Welcome to Carrigstown” sign.
The announcement of her playing a new character comes soon after Callard publicly responding to speculations about her body. The actress last month effectively ended the rumors that she had resorted to weight-loss injections to get her slim figure. Via a video message, she explained that she is naturally apt to fitness and reiterated that she has been “working her a**e off” and getting lots of exercise for years.
She affirmed her figure was not the consequence of “any weight loss jabs,” nevertheless, she seemed tolerant towards people’s different attitudes. Callard said she “would not knock anybody” for employing the injections, and whoever it is, she urged them “to do what they need to do” for their happiness.
