Beloved Coronation Street legend Bev Callard has given fans a deeply personal update from her hospital bed, revealing a new diagnosis and confirming she will soon begin radiotherapy in her ongoing fight against breast cancer.
The 69-year-old soap icon, who shot to fame as Liz McDonald in 1989, has been candid about her health journey since revealing her diagnosis earlier this year. Posting a heartfelt video on Instagram, Bev showed herself on a hospital bed as she walked fans through the dayâs gruelling tests and scans.
âSo far, blood pressure done⊠thatâs high, of course, because Iâm nervous,â she shared with a wry smile. âTheyâve taken blood, blood oxygen levels, and now theyâre seeing if I can fit in for a scan before the blood test results are ready, because those take about three hours.â
Bev had initially feared a blood clot but was relieved to learn the scans revealed something more commonâa cyst behind her knee. âI was panicked a little bit yesterday, but Iâm okay,â she reassured followers.
The actress also revealed her radiotherapy schedule, opening up about the intense treatment ahead: âIâll be having 10 days of radiotherapyâfive consecutive days, then a weekend off, then five more days. Iâm not sure when it starts yet.â
Fans immediately rallied around Bev, flooding the post with messages of love and encouragement:
âSending love, beaut!â
âGood luck with the radiotherapyâhope all goes to plan!â
âYouâre an inspiration, Bev, always bringing light to peopleâs lives.â
Despite the challenges, Bev continues to shine professionally. She recently appeared on Iâm A Celebrity⊠South Africa, though she had to withdraw on medical grounds, and now stars as Lily in the Irish soap Fair City.
From Coronation Street to reality TV and now a new role in Ireland, Bev Callardâs resilience both on-screen and off has made her a fan favouriteâand a beacon of strength for those following her cancer journey. đ«
