ITV Emmerdale's Chas Dingle receives devastating breast cancer diagnosis after Faith's death

Emmerdale star Paula Lane has said she's 'besotted' as she welcomed a new addition to her family just days after making her debut in the ITV soap. The actress recently joined the show as newcomer Ella.

Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter has said she's 'finding it hard' as she tried to catch up with fans while taking on one of her biggest storylines to date. There were emotional scenes in the ITV soap earlier this week when her character Chas Dingle was diagnosed with cancer.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled by a Coronation Street newcomer on Tuesday night's episode, which saw Ella Forster's growing friendship with Mandy Dingle continue. Ella is portrayed by Paula Lane, who soap fans will remember as Kylie Platt from Coronation Street. Paula was a major player on the Cobbles from 2010 to 2016 until her character was tragically killed off in the street by Clayton Gibbs - Shona Ramsey's son.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out a shocking twist in Heath Hope's tragic death storyline, after he was killed in the New Year's Eve car crash. Over the last few weeks, viewers have watched as Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) and Heath's (played by Sebastian Dowling) sister Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) have been struggling to move forward from his death.

Emmerdale fans were left in tears this week, when fan favourite Chastity Dingle was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, just one year on since the death of her mother Faith to the gruelling disease.The ailing mum of two - played by Lucy Pargenter - first discovered a lump just over a week ago, when she and her lover Dr Liam Cavanagh were caught up in a steamy romp when he detected the abnormality and urged her to get it checked out. Initially fearing that it would mean a death sentence, just like it was in her mum’s case, Chas tried to avoid going to see someone about the lump, but after a little soul searching plucked up the courage to speak to Dr Manpreet Sharma who arranged for an urgent mammogram and appointment at the breast clinic, which also took a biopsy.

Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter has sent a simple message to fans after Chas Dingle was given a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. Last week, viewers of the ITV soap saw Chas undergoing tests after Dr Liam Cavanagh discovered a lump in her breast during a romantic moment.

The Dingles are in for a tough time; latest Emmerdale spoilers have revealed as Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) opens up about her cancer diagnosis and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) is outcast by the family. Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) sits by Cain Dingle’s (Jeff Hordley) bedside waiting for him to wake up after he collapsed following Aaron's vicious attack at the garage. Chas' contempt for her son is clear when Aaron asks her about Cain’s condition.

Sarah Ferguson, 64, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer just six months after undergoing a successful operation to treat breast cancer.The latest health battle to rock the royals comes after Fergie, 64, had several moles removed from her body, one of which tested as a malignant melanoma - the most serious form of skin cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. Despite being in "good spirits" the Duchess of York has understandably found her second cancer diagnosis within six months "distressing." A spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York said: "Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.

Emmerdale fans think they've figured out a 'nasty' twist involving Nicola King, following Angelica King's shocking confession that she was behind Heath Hope's tragic death. The ITV soap was filled with sadness on New Year's Day when teenager Heath sadly passed away after joyriding in a car with his twin sister Cathy and Angelica.The youngsters were eager to attend a New Year's Eve party outside the village but couldn't find a ride, and their dad Bob Hope wouldn't pay for a taxi. Left bored at the B&B's party, they decided to take Wendy's car for a joyride to the party.

Emmerdale fans were overwhelmed with emotion during Thursday night’s episode, as the village all came together to bid farewell to Heath Hope for the final time.The teenager was sadly killed on New Year’s Day when a joyride with his twin sister Cathy and friend Angelica ended in heartbreak when the car veered off the road and crashed.The three friends had been so eager to go to a New Year’s Eve party, that they stole a car to drive there themselves after dad Bob refused to shell out the fare for a taxi to get them to the venue, instead ordering to stay home and help out at the B&B’s party instead. Cathy started out the evening by driving the car as she took the backroads so they wouldn't be caught but Heath and Angelica complained it was taking too long, and urged the youngster to put her foot down and speed up.

Emmerdale fans have blasted the latest episode which saw Chas Dingle visit the hospital and be told she needs a mammogram, an X-ray and a biopsy to determine if she has breast cancer. In emotional scenes, Chas, played by Lucy Pargeter, attended the hospital shortly after she discovered a lump on her breast, but fans have pointed out how she got the appointment so quickly.

Emmerdale fans have made the same prediction about Paddy Kirk after slamming his 'vile' behaviour towards girlfriend Mandy Dingle. The pair have been back together for a few months following the end of Paddy's marriage to Chas Dingle as a result of her affair with Al Chapman.

Married At First Sight star Mel Schilling shared the harrowing journey that led to her colon cancer diagnosis. Appearing on This Morning, Mel disclosed that her body had given her distress signals for an extended period, signals she had chosen to ignore. Speaking about the symptoms she experienced, Mel expressed: "Definitely my energy had dropped, but I was having such incredible gut pain, literally doubled over and shouting in pain." The MAFS star revealed a significant change in her digestive system, sharing that she had stopped going to the toilet.

Emmerdale fans have worked out that a devastating plot twist could be ahead for Chas Dingle (played by Lucy Pargeter) and her son Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), who currently aren't on speaking terms. The mum and son, who were once incredibly close, saw their relationship in tatters after Liv Flaherty's (Isobel Steele) death, as Aaron blamed his mum for what happened. While Aaron has carried on going off the rails since his return to the village, that is likely all about to change as Dr Liam Cavanagh found a lump in Chas's breast amid their lunchtime tryst.

BBC star Theo Burrell has given an update to fans two years after being diagnosed with incurable brain cancer. The Antiques Roadshow expert was given the 'devastating' news a year after welcoming her son.

Emmerdale has teased a massive feud between Cain Dingle (played by Jeff Hordley) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) during the latest episode, 12 January, as the former confronted his nephew over stealing a car from his garage with Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb). Fuming with the two men, Cain first warned Mack over getting involved in Aaron's dodgy antics. The local mechanic and legendary hard man then threatened troubled character Aaron, who is his sister Chas Dingle's (Lucy Pargeter) son, in the Woolpack garden.

Emmerdale fans were left shocked as a "desperate" couple reignited their passionate love affair, leaving many viewers annoyed and saying the pair are "as bad as each other". Fans of the ITV soap know that the residents often struggle to stay faithful in long-term relationships, with many characters having risky affairs over the years, with the most recent being Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) and Caleb Miligan (Will Ash).

TV news anchor Sara Sidner revealed live on CNN news that she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in an emotional statement. On Mondays segment of CNN News Central, Sara asked viewers to picture eight women that they love. She said with a shaky voice: “Statistically, one of them will get or have breast cancer.

Fans of Scots DJ Mallorca Lee were left devastated yesterday as he announced that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and, to honour him, they have launched an online campaign to get him to number one on the iTunes chart.

Nicole Eggert is opening up about a diagnosis.