Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has revealed that doctors are concerned she should have started radiotherapy earlier, after moving from the UK to Ireland. The 69-year-old actress, best known for playing Liz McDonald, was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer earlier this year.
In a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Callard explained that her new medical team in Ireland thought treatment should have begun sooner, but her records were delayed due to the house move. She said: 'They are a little concerned because they think I should've started the radiotherapy before now but of course because we moved house, it took a while for my medical records to come from England to Ireland.'
The actress, who relocated to Ireland with her husband Jon McEwan to star in RTÉ soap Fair City, has another appointment on Thursday and expects to begin radiotherapy soon. She told fans: 'I've got to go back on Thursday morning to see some more doctors and medical people and then they will begin it soon.'
Callard first disclosed her diagnosis in February on RTÉ's Late Late Show, revealing she received the news just before filming her new role. She said: 'My consultant rang me and said, “you’ve got to come back to the UK” ... I was diagnosed with breast cancer. But I’m fine, I’m absolutely fine. It’s very early stages.'
The former I'm A Celebrity...South Africa star has been keeping fans updated on her journey, thanking them for their support. She said: 'I'm all ready for it and I'm full of beans and really going for it. Obviously, I'm a bit nervous.'
