ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 19 Feb 2026, 10:02 By Tamzin Meyer 19 Feb 2026, 10:02 Coronation Street star Beverley Callard reveals fear ahead of cancer surgery in honest health update Beverley is currently undergoing further tests Beverley Callard Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 19 Feb 2026, 10:02 By Tamzin Meyer 19 Feb 2026, 10:02 Former Coronation Street star and Liz McDonald actress Beverley Callard has updated fans following her cancer announcement. Taking on Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show on Friday, February 6, Beverley revealed that she’d found out about her diagnosis just 20 minutes before she was due to film her first scenes on soap Fair City. She’s now head back for Ireland to receive treatment for her breast cancer in England and has shared her biggest fear ahead of her big surgery. Beverley is battling cancer (Credit: RTE) Coronation Street star Beverley Callard reveals cancer diagnosis. Moments before filming the scenes in her new soap role of Lily, Beverley was told that she has cancer. Fortunately, the cancer had been caught early, with Beverley revealing that she’ll be ‘absolutely fine.’ However, she will need radiotherapy and surgery to remove the cancer. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers She said: “I’d had some tests just before I left the UK and literally 15 to 20 minutes before [her first scene] I was in my dressing room at Fair City, getting ready to go on, and I was quite nervous and thinking, I hope everybody thinks I’m alright. “And my consultant rang me and said: ‘You’ve got to come back to the UK.’ I said: ‘Well I can’t possibly, you know, I’ve just taken a new job I’m away for a month.’ I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” Beverley travelled back to the UK on Saturday, February 7 for more tests. However, she then said that she’d be heading back to the Dublin-based soap Fair City in just a few weeks. She’s feeling hopeful (Credit: ITV) Beverley Callard issues hopeful update to fans amid cancer journey Returning to social media after her return to the UK on Sunday, February 8, Beverley Callard updated her followers on her cancer journey, keeping them with her every step of the way. Sharing a video of herself stroking her pet dog on Instagram, Beverley captioned the post: “We’ve made it back home to Norfolk, and just popping on to say a huge thank you for all your messages of love and well wishes. I have a busy week ahead with more tests but I’m feeling positive and strong. I will of course keep you all posted.” She the faced the camera and said: “Everything begins this week. On Wednesday, they’re testing lymph nodes and lymph glands and all of that. And, I will keep everybody updated.” She then ended the video by thanking fans once again for their love and support. Beverley Callard shares further update after tests After having the mentioned tests on Wednesday, February 11, Beverley recorded another video for her followers. With things seeming ‘to go well,’ she said: “They tested lymph nodes and things, so I should know by Wednesday of next week about that. “I have another appointment then, and then two days later, on the 20th, I have the operation. “I’m feeling really positive, but I also must say, there were dozens of ladies in there just the same as me, and they were all positive as well and upbeat, so we’re getting there and sticking together.” Beverley is worried about her surgery (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street actress shares ‘huge fear’ ahead of major operation In a recent update, the Corrie actress shared some huge fears she had about the cancer affecting her appearance. She emotionally reflected: “I just want to give you a breast cancer update… I’m feeling quite vulnerable and scared now but when I was 32 I beat cervical cancer. I had a hysterectomy and I was absolutely fine afterwards and so I know I can beat this. “I am scared now vanity wise. I’m scared what I will look like. I’m scared about hair loss or whatever things like that. “I’ve lost a bit too much weight now but I think it’s just stress. I’m still eating but I have to force myself to eat, just you know because your body is so tense.” On Wednesday, February 18, Beverley took to Instagram again to reveal she’s set to have a big operation on Friday, February 20. She shared: “They are pretty sure it is not in the lymph nodes, but they are going to take two out on Friday when I have the operation to make sure, so it’s quite a big operation I’m having, but I trust them completely.” Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 19 Feb 2026, 10:02 By Tamzin Meyer 19 Feb 2026, 10:02 Previous Story Next Story
