Sally Dynevor, known for her role as Sally Metcalfe in Coronation Street, has received an outpouring of support as she used her platform to deliver a vital message about breast cancer awareness. The actress, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2009, shared her personal experience of encouraging women to attend their NHS breast screening appointments, a message close to her heart after her battle with the disease.
At the time of her diagnosis, Sally was filming poignant scenes for the ITV soap in which her character, Sally Metcalfe, also received a breast cancer diagnosis. This storyline, combined with her own experience, prompted Sally to seek a breast check after discovering a small lump that felt like a grain of rice. Initially, she thought her doctor was confusing her with her on-screen character, but the news was confirmed, and she received the diagnosis on the same day she filmed a scene in which Sally Metcalfe shares the news with her on-screen husband, reported by the Manchester Evening News.
