Coronation Street legend gives cancer update as she praises ‘incredible’ women

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30 Apr 2026 • 9:17 PM MYT
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  • Coronation Street actor Tracy Shaw has provided an update to fans after announcing her breast cancer diagnosis.
  • Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock, revealed she will undergo five months of chemotherapy following the discovery of lumps and lymph glands.
  • In an Instagram post on Wednesday (29 April), she thanked supporters, specifically highlighting the 'incredible' women battling cancer who have contacted her.
  • She stated that she is learning from these women and acknowledged her previous lack of understanding about the disease.

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