April 30th 2024.
Cheryl Fergison, known for her role as Heather Trott on EastEnders, recently opened up about her battle with womb cancer. This is the first time she has spoken about it publicly, and she revealed that her former co-star, the late Barbara Windsor, played a major role in helping her through the difficult diagnosis.
In 2015, Cheryl received the news that she had stage 2 womb cancer, and at the time, she feared for her life. However, after eight years of fighting, she now feels empowered to share her story and inspire others who may be going through a similar experience.
Speaking about the support she received from Barbara and fellow EastEnders legend June Brown, Cheryl said their kindness and understanding meant the world to her. She recalled how she would often visit Barbara's and June's dressing rooms on set, and was always captivated by their stories. Barbara was known for her no-nonsense attitude, but she was also a great listener and someone who Cheryl could confide in.
On Twitter, Cheryl shared an article about her cancer battle, accompanied by a message that may have surprised some fans. She expressed her desire to return to television, saying that after this experience, she feels the need to be back on top of her game and take on new and exciting projects.
Cheryl currently lives in Blackpool with her husband of 12 years and is a proud mother to her 58-year-old daughter Yassine and 24-year-old son Alex from a previous marriage. Her cancer was detected during a routine smear test, which initially came back clear. However, she soon started experiencing back pain and abnormal bleeding, which led her to seek further medical attention.
"I just knew something didn't feel right," Cheryl said, describing her gut feeling about her symptoms. After undergoing tests and a biopsy, she received the shocking news that she had cancer, and it left her in a state of disbelief.
"I was absolutely stunned to the core. I couldn't believe that the doctor was talking about me," she recalled. It was a difficult moment, but Cheryl is now using her platform to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritize their health.
On a lighter note, Cheryl's former co-star Shona McGarty, who played Whitney on EastEnders, recently revealed her first major role since leaving the show. And fans have come up with a new storyline for Linda Carter, played by Kellie Bright, after a throwaway scene sparked their imagination.
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