BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 8 May 2026, 13:05 By Kerry Barrett 8 May 2026, 13:05 As Denise Fox faces a cancer battle, here’s why the fans are certain she’s going to survive The fans think they've spotted a clue Denise Fox Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 8 May 2026, 13:05 By Kerry Barrett 8 May 2026, 13:05 Denise Fox is facing a cancer battle after EastEnders revealed the sassy salon owner will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. But EastEnders viewers are convinced the fan favourite is going to make it through her illness, after they spotted a big clue. Denise gets diagnosed with a type of blood cancer (Credit: BBC) Denise Fox faces a cancer battle Denise will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a form of blood cancer later this month. She will find out what’s wrong after she is given tests when she goes to the GP about her recent unexplained tiredness. EastEnders bosses have revealed the storyline will play out across the rest of the year. Fans will see Denise coming to terms with her diagnosis, and watch its impact on her and her loved ones. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers But there’s a big clue that fans are convinced means Denise is going to survive her cancer. The flashforward to New Year’s Day 2027 that we all saw on January 1st this year. Libby was looking for her mum in the flashforward (Credit: BBC) Denise was in the flashforward Denise wasn’t in the flashforward, but that’s not the bad news that it sounds like it is!Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Because she was mentioned more than once. A fact that the eagle-eyed Enders fans were quick to point out! “They mentioned Denise in the present tense in the episode,” said one relieved viewer. “Jack said she’s gone out that morning,” confirmed another fan. “She’s alive in the flash forward,” said another. Indeed, though Denise isn’t seen, her daughter Libby is in Albert Square as New Year’s Day arrives and she asks where her mum has gone. Denise has even left a half-drunk glass of fizz on the table. Jack confirmed Denise was there, but added that she has stormed out, though he didn’t say why. Phew! Sam has also just survived cancer (Credit: BBC) Too many cancer plots? But despite the good news, the EastEnders fans aren’t overly happy about Denise’s new storyline. “Can we not have some joy for a change?” begged one viewer. Another agreed, asking: “Please give a happier story.” And some fans think that Denise’s diagnosis, coming hot on the heels of Sam Mitchell’s cancer, is a step too far. “Not another cancer storyline … give it a rest,” said one disgruntled fan. While another asked: “Can’t they think of other things to come up with?” But one quick-thinking fan has a theory about the many medical stories that have featured in the show recently. “EastEnders are ONLY doing their best to create storylines and episodes so they can make use of the Holby City hospital set!” they joked. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns 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 Kerry Barrett 8 May 2026, 13:05 By Kerry Barrett 8 May 2026, 13:05 Previous Story Next Story
