Tracy Shaw Bravely Faces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

0:00On April 24, Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw, 52 years old, just shared she's been diagnosed with breast cancer. She posted a video on Instagram Friday night, saying her journey starts now with a five-month round of chemotherapy, followed by possible surgery, to remove lumps and check lymph nodes. Doctors at Royal Berkshire Hospital switched her plan after tests showed her two proteins, which make the cancer grow faster and more aggressively. She was set for surgery in two weeks, but chemo comes first to shrink things down before they operate. Tracy opened up about the tough parts, like coming to terms with losing her hair, even with all the love pouring in from fans worldwide. She's leaned on her recovery from addictions, anorexia, bulimia, booze, drugs, you name it. Staying strong through a daily 12-step program, taking a break from social media for Lent helped her process the news. As flooded her with support, sending love and survivor stories, calling her brave.

1:00Back in the 90s, she played Maxine Peacock on the soap, a character who married the butcher, had kids and met a dramatic end. She's also done music singles and theater gigs since. She's grateful to the hospital team and everyone rallying around her, promising updates as she fights this. Stay tuned for her strength shining through.