Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard has shared the joyful news that she has completed her radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer. The 69-year-old actress, best known for playing Liz McDonald on the ITV soap for 30 years, announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with the early stages of the disease.
Final Session Completed
Taking to Instagram on Thursday night, Callard posted a video outside her home, smiling as she confirmed: "Well, I've done it. I've just finished my last radiotherapy session, fingers crossed. That was number 10 for me, lots of people have to have lots more, I know that. But for now, that's finished. I don't know for sure but, hopefully, I won't need anymore. Positive thinking!"
She added: "To be honest, I feel a bit numb because yesterday, I really struggled, but today I've been fine. I've got to see the professor again in two months and then I'll know a lot more, and mammograms and oncologists and all that. But radiotherapy is finished for now, so I'm really thrilled. I'm not gonna celebrate tonight, we're too tired, I can't be bothered. I'm gonna put scruffy clothes on and watch TV with a cup of tea."
Fans and Family Support
Fans quickly flooded the comments with messages of support. One wrote: "Amazing! Now rest! Don’t go mad. You can’t see what is going on inside your body and it now needs time to heal and recover when on the outside you might feel fine. So pleased you can move on to your next chapter." Another said: "Well done you are a shining light. Sending healing positive thoughts. Bless you. You look absolutely amazing!"
Her husband, Jon McEwan, also posted a video tribute, calling her a "warrior." He said: "That was the day we were looking for, day 10 done, radiotherapy is done. Got an appointment in a couple of months with the consultant but all in all, we've done it. I didn't think this day was gonna come. Crazy. Really pleased. She's absolutely smashed it, that woman is definitely a warrior. Someone asked me the other day how she was feeling and I said 'That woman jumps out of planes, she doesn't let anything beat her!' She certainly hasn't let this beat her, it's never gonna beat her. What a great feeling. We're not gonna celebrate because we're both knackered, hope you have a good evening!"
Recent Moves and Health Journey
Callard recently moved to Ireland with McEwan to star in the RTE soap Fair City. She also filmed I'm A Celebrity...South Africa late last year but had to leave before the final due to her health. After several setbacks, she began the 10 radiotherapy sessions earlier this month.
