Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison, beloved for her role as Heather Trott, has bravely revealed the details of a terrifying health ordeal that led to major surgery. The 59-year-old actress confessed she was convinced she was going to die after doctors discovered a suspicious mass.
Fergison received the alarming news just days before she was due to fly to Spain for a holiday. Instead of packing her bags, she was immediately admitted to hospital for a full hysterectomy to remove a concerning growth.
'My World Just Stopped'
Speaking with heartbreaking honesty, Cheryl described the moment her life was put on hold. "My world just stopped," she revealed. "I was getting ready to go on holiday, and then this letter came. I thought 'This is it, I'm going to die'."
The actress, who has previously battled bowel cancer, underwent the significant operation. Following a tense wait for biopsy results, she received the all-clear, confirming the mass was benign.
A Powerful Message to Women
Now on the road to recovery, Cheryl is using her platform to send a vital message to women everywhere. She is urging them not to ignore unusual symptoms and to attend all routine health screenings, particularly cervical smears.
"Ladies, get your smears done," she insisted emphatically. "If you get that letter, just go. Don't be frightened. It might be nothing, but if it is something, you want it caught early."
Her powerful testimony serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of proactive healthcare and the incredible work of the NHS in safeguarding the nation's wellbeing.
