Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has shared an update with her followers following her first chemotherapy session.
The star who played Veronica 'Ronnie' Mitchell on the hit BBC soap announced in August that she had been diagnosed with the disease following the death of Olivia Newton-John.
Now, the 49-year-old has taken to social media to update her fans on her condition after having her first round of "red devil" chemotherapy.
The Kingsman actress shared a snap alongside her loving boyfriend Oliver Farnworth as they gathered around the dining table in front of a giant pan of paella.
In view of her 88,800 followers, she penned: " This was a few days ago -after getting my appetite back following 'Red Devil chemo'.
"Oli made this on an open fire in Valencia.
"Struggling with migraines at the moment, but Xena the rescue dog by my side, keeping her Topaz eyes on me."
Her upload which has raked in thousands of likes was soon flooded with messages of support from fans and celebrity pals.
Spice Girls star Emma Bunton penned: "Sending love and hugs," and Sam responded with three red heart emojis.
"Well, you won't be going hungry anytime soon! Sending love and good health," added presenter Kate Thornton.
Meanwhile, This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams typed: "Sending huge hugs Sam."
"Yes! Eat woman... Eat it all!" exclaimed her former on-screen sister, Rita Simons.
While one fan commented: "Sending you all the hugs, I went through the very same 4 years ago."
"It's brutal that red devil but sending you healing hugs," penned another.
Earlier this month, Samantha shared a video on her Instagram page, where she revealed she'd had surgery and had a lumpectomy and a lymph node removed following her diagnosis.
After her update, she explained she was "blown away" by the outpouring of love she had received since going public with her condition.
Concluding her video, Samantha said: "I have read all your stories and messages, they've blown me away, genuinely.
"I just wanted to say thank you, I am very humbled by the fact that everyone has reached out and yeah so, I'll keep you posted.
"Just a huge thank you, sending you all lots of love."
Confirming her diagnosis on August 9, Samantha shared a picture of herself and Olivia Newton-John alongside her daughter Lily-Rose, when she had met the Aussie star during her stint as Sandy on the West End.
Following Olivia's death, Samantha wrote: "This was the most magical of evenings. Olivia and Chloe had come to see Grease in London and we had dinner together afterwards.
"I was so excited and in awe, she was my childhood. I now start my own battle with this disease and am left feeling deeply moved."
