Coronation Street icon Tracy Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock on the ITV soap, has shared an emotional update amid her breast cancer battle as she prepares for the final rounds of chemo therapy
Coronation Street icon Tracy Shaw announced her cancer diagnosis earlier this year
Tracy Shaw has shared an emotional update amid her breast cancer battle. The actress, 53, announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with the disease and has been undergoing intense chemotherapy treatment over the last few months.
However, the former soap star, best known for playing Maxine Peacock on Coronation Street, has released a positive statement thanking her fans for their continued support amid the “tough” side effects of chemotherapy as she approaches her final course of treatment.
She wrote on Instagram: “Grateful everyday for moments of Joy. Thankyou for every message of encouragement on this rollercoaster coaster of a journey.
“Living with the side effects daily can be tough, but together we share a life-changing experience to help others. I believe more in the spirit and soul, our flesh will recover… Our bodies are simply amazing. “Thankyou for lifting me on the days I struggle with being blasted with chemo , not looking forward to the last two rounds. More importantly im so grateful to have been given opportunity to live, learn, and grow into my authentic self. Happy weekend everyone.”
Tracy, who has mainly focused on theatre since she left Coronation Street and also enjoyed a brief pop career with a cover of the Lonnie Gordon track Happenin’ All Over Again when she was at the height of her soap fame, was inundated with kind messages from her followers.
One wrote: “Stay strong beautiful soul[red heart emoji] positive vibes always,” whilst another said: “Sending you all the love and light xxx”.
A third wrote: “You started this journey with such sadness and fear, you probably still are, but you are growing and living it each day and seem to be able to break the smiles. These journeys are long and arduous but somehow you find that strength to show you can still smile and enjoy some small moments.
“I think the wonderful summer is helping too, smile laugh cry scream but keep the wins and dreams. Breast cancer sisters are doing it for themselves, stay amazing.”
Just days ago, Tracy candidly told fans she was feeling “absolutely rubbish” as she endured the latest round of chemo. She wrote on Instagram: “Phew round 4 hit hard! I’ve chose to show the moments of Joy I experience, hoping they bring light to those in the same position. Amidst this pain and suffering, I’ve had to dig deep into the constant spiritual growth , to creation and its wonders.
“Knowing what’s coming each cycle doesn’t make it easier, but I’m not panicking, definitely trusting the process, honestly, it’s agony, but keeping it in the day.
“Praying a lot for others. Grateful to have met others to share this journey with, life sisters. Feeling absolute rubbish at the moment but ‘This too shall pass.'”
During her time on Corrie, Maxine had been married to Weatherfield’s favourite butcher, Ashley, and the couple shared a child together. Viewers watched as Maxine returned home to check in her son Joshua who was being looked after by Emily Bishop.
As Maxine walked through the front door, she was met with serial killer Richard Hillman, who was standing over Emily’s dead body. Maxine attempted to make a run for it, but was unable to get away and was killed by Richard.
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