Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard has completed her radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer, sharing the happy news with fans on social media. The 69-year-old actress, best known for playing Rovers Return landlady Liz McDonald on and off for 30 years, announced her diagnosis earlier this year and began 10 radiotherapy sessions earlier this month after some setbacks.
Positive Update After Final Session
On Thursday night, Callard posted a video on Instagram saying: "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."
Fan Support and Husband's Tribute
Fans quickly congratulated Callard in the comments. 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!'"
Recent Moves and Health Challenges
Callard recently moved to Ireland with McEwan to star in the RTE soap Fair City. She also filmed I'm A Celebrity...South Africa towards the end of last year but had to leave just before the final due to her health.
