Changes to your skin on and round your chest could be an early warning sign of breast cancer, according to experts.
23.01.2024 - 19:41 / ok.co.uk
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.
On Monday night, sadly Chas’ worst fears were confirmed when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, but what exactly does this mean and what kind of prognosis does Chas have for the future? Here’s everything you need to know about triple-negative breast cancer… What is triple-negative breast cancer? Triple-negative breast cancer is a specific kind of cancer that doesn’t have hormone receptors for oestrogen and progesterone (the hormones that control fertility and periods in women), or a protein called Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2). Some women with a triple negative diagnosis also suffer from a mutation in specific genes, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2.
BRCA stands for Breast Cancer gene, and the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are found in all women normally as part of our normal DNA, with the genes carrying the specific purpose of stopping cells in our body from growing out of control. Sadly, if those genes are faulty, or mutated, they
.Changes to your skin on and round your chest could be an early warning sign of breast cancer, according to experts.
The wedding of Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King Jr (James Chase) is one that will go down in Emmerdale history.The two families have been warring for a long time with the Kings often looking their nose down at the Dingles. There have been a few romantic crossovers over the years, from Carl King (Tom Lister) and Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter), to Sadie King (Patsy Kensit) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) - but neither relationship stood the test of time. So could this be the one that ends with ‘I do’?.
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 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.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Sarah Ferguson has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
breast cancer diagnosis. “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,” the 64-year-old’s spokesperson told Express on Sunday.
The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh is beloved by fans for bantering back-and-forth with the formidable Chasers - however, star Darragh Ennis has revealed that the quiz host does not spend much time with his fellow co-stars outside of filming. The Dublin-born quiz whiz joined The Chase in 2020 alongside the rest of the brainy line-up - Paul Sinha, Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan and Shaun Wallace. Darragh, 43, spoke to OK! in an exclusive interview ahead of tonight's celebrity edition of Beat the Chasers and explained that the Chasers don't socialise a lot with Bradley - or one another - off the show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicole Eggert is opening up about a diagnosis.
Baywatch star Nicole Eggert has revealed she was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer last month and shared her unusual symptoms. The TV star said she had a sudden weight gain of 25 pounds in just three months as well as discovering a lump in her left breast during a self-check in October. Nicole opened up about her experience and said she attempted to get an immediate appointment but was met with delays and waited until late November to get a mammogram and three biopsies.
The Hopes and the rest of the village attend Heath Hope's (Sebastian Dowling) funeral in Emmerdale spoilers, also a blossoming romance turns to a health scare for one couple and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) continues to spiral after Harry's (Will Beck) death. In the wake of Heath Hope’s (Sebastian Dowling) death, Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) tells Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) he still can’t face Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling). Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) is living when Bob continues to avoid their daughter.