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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Bishop

Coronation Street icon reveals cancer diagnosis as co-stars rally round with support

A Coronation Street legend has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, as her co-stars rally around her in support.

On Saturday (25 April), Tracy Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock in the soap, told her Instagram followers that she will have to undergo chemotherapy for five months after lumps and lymph glands were discovered during a test.

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