Former Corrie star Victoria Ekanoye announces she's cancer-free
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Ex Coronation Street star Victoria Ekanoye has shared the news she's cancer-free after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021.
Ekanoye, who portrayed Angie Appleton on Corrie between 2017 and 2019, took to Twitter/X to announce her PET scan came back clear, meaning she's now cancer-free.
"Taken the day I revealed my Breast Cancer diagnosis, 2021," the soap star captioned a shot of her partner Jonny Lomas with their son Théo.
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"Just received my blood & PET scan results, I can finally say… I'm CANCER FREE.
"Thank you to those who formed my safety net. I'm humbled to have such beautiful humans in my life. 2024 Let's go!"
Ekanoye was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in October 2021, subsequently undergoing a double mastectomy.
Speaking about her diagnosis, the actress revealed a family history of cancer, which prompted her to act quickly after discovering a lump in her breast.
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"My mum had breast cancer at 41, and her sister at 39 – so many people in my family, in fact. So I don't really leave any time before I check these things," she said in November 2021.
"I was diagnosed on October 13 with DCIS, which is ductal carcinoma in situ. It basically means that cells have turned cancerous within the milk ducts," she continued.
"We're being really optimistic, and positive, and really lucky that we've caught it as early as we have. I don't know if lucky is the right word, but that's how I feel."
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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Victoria is a patron for Prevent Breast Cancer and Sickle Cell Care Manchester, and her fundraiser later this month will support both charities. You can also find out more information about breast cancer and sickle cell disease on the NHS website.
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