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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Harding

Doctor Who star initially missed early signs of uterine cancer

  • Alex Kingston, the 62-year-old Doctor Who and ER actress, has revealed she initially missed the signs of her uterine cancer before her diagnosis.
  • She underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy last year, having previously attributed symptoms like bloating and weight gain to getting older.
  • Kingston only realised the severity of her condition when she started haemorrhaging on stage, leading to her diagnosis.
  • Although initially private about her illness, she decided to speak out to encourage others to get unusual bodily changes checked, rather than dismissing them.
  • She also addressed Craig Revel Horwood's “midlife crisis” comment on Strictly Come Dancing, stating she believes people should live life and dance regardless of age.

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