RTE Share Add as a preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 9 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 9 Feb 2026, 14:02 Coronation Street star Beverley Callard shares hopeful update with fans after revealing cancer diagnosis Beverley is currently undergoing further tests Beverley Callard Share Add as a preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 9 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 9 Feb 2026, 14:02 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 night (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. 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. Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as a preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as a preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 9 Feb 2026, 14:02 By Tamzin Meyer 9 Feb 2026, 14:02 Previous Story Next Story
