Does Cain die in Emmerdale? His cancer has spread and he's refusing further treatment so it's not looking good

Moira is trying to make him see sense
Carena Crawford

Cain Dingle got the news he was dreading in Emmerdale tonight – his cancer has spread, so is he going to die?

Things are not looking good for him as he has decided not to accept further treatment. Does that mean we can expect an exit for Mr Dingle coming soon?

It's not good news for Cain at his cancer appointment (Credit: ITV)
Cain didn’t get good news about his cancer (Credit: ITV)

Cain got bad cancer news

After fighting with Moira over his Charity mistake the night before, things were still awkward between them on Friday June 19. But their make-up conversation was interrupted by a call from the hospital.

Cain took it and then informed Moira the cancer had spread and he needed radiotherapy. She comforted him and told him it was okay, they would get through this like they had everything else.

But it was clear Cain was not okay and he later confided in Sarah he was thinking of not having any further treatment. She was surprised and tried to talk to him about how he would miss out of Leyla growing up. But she ultimately told him it was his decision and she would support him whatever.

Moira comforted Cain, but it wasn't enough (Credit: ITV)
Moira comforted Cain, but it wasn’t enough (Credit: ITV)

Cain decides not to have the life-saving treatment in Emmerdale

Later, Cain returned home to Moira and told her he had decided not to have the radiotherapy. She was stunned and told Cain he could die if he refused treatment.

He insisted he could still live for years with the disease and he’d rather that and be back to normal than have more treatment and suffer side-effects for the rest of his life. Viewers know he is struggling with incontinence and erectile dysfunction both of which risk being permanent if he has radiotherapy.

Moira told him she didn’t care if they never had sex again, but he said he knew she did, and that he did too. He was clear his mind was made up.

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She said he had to be the one to tell the boys. But he decided they should keep it a secret – because that’s worked out well so far, hasn’t it?!

Cain is adamant he's not having radiotherapy (Credit: ITV)
Cain is adamant he’s not having radiotherapy (Credit: ITV)

Does Cain die in Emmerdale?

Emmerdale has not confirmed how this stoyline will end for Cain. He does have a point that he could survive for years even without the treatment, but there is no doubt his life would be cut shorrter.

Next week, Charity gives him a talking to and tells him to once again open up to Moira and Liam. He agrees he will talk to them about his decision.

But will it be enough to make him see sense?

At the time Emmerdale first announced Cain’s cancer storyline it was said to be a “love story” between Cain and Moira. Let’s hope that love is enough to get him to do all he can to live.

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