Victoria Ekanoye, Coronation Street’s star has just revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer after having her first child.
OK! interviewed the 39-year old soap star. Magazine about the heartbreaking news, as she revealed she discovered a lump in her breast while feeding Theo, 11 months, who she shares with husband Jonny Lomas, before doctors investigated.
According to her, she was diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ) on October 13. This basically signifies that the cells within the milk tubes have become cancerous.
Earlier this year, Victoria, who played Angie Appleton in the soap, revealed she feared her ‘miracle’ baby boy would die during her traumatic three-day labour due to Her sickle cell disease was a problem.
Pained. Coronation Street star Victoria Ekanoye revealed her diagnosis of breast cancer, just months after she had welcomed her first baby (pictured above).
Victoria said to the publication, “B.”In July, while I was giving Theo food, I noticed that there was a tiny lump on the left side of my breast.
“My mother had breast cancer when she was 41 and my sister, at 39. There were so many in my family. These things are what I always check, so I never leave the house without checking them…
“I was diagnosed in October 2013 with DCIS. This is Ductal carcinoma In situ. This basically signifies that the cells within the milk ducts have become cancerous.
“We feel really positive, optimistic, and lucky for having caught it so quickly. It’s hard to say if I should use the word lucky, but I do feel that way.
Shock: The soap actress, 39, spoke to OK! The shocking news was revealed by the actress to OK! Magazine. She said she found a lump in her breast feeding Theo (11 months), which she shared with Jonny Lomas. Doctors did not investigate.
Breastcancer.org defines DCIS to be: “Ductal carcinoma is situ (DCIS)” means that the breast cancer is not invasive. The cancer begins within the milk ducts. Cancer refers only to cancers that begin in the skin, or in other tissues, including breast tissue. In situ is the equivalent of “in its place”.
‘DCIS is called “non-invasive” because it hasn’t spread beyond the milk duct into any normal surrounding breast tissue. DCIS isn’t life-threatening, but having DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on.’
In March, Victoria revealed she feared her ‘miracle’ baby boy would die during her traumatic three-day labour.
The actress gave birth to her first child, a boy named Théodore Christopher on January 16, with complications due to her sickle cell anaemia.
Terrified: In March, Victoria revealed she feared her ‘miracle’ baby boy would die during her traumatic three-day labour
Victoria shared how Jonny and Victoria worried about their baby’s fate. She also mentioned how her fear of losing her child drove Victoria to endure the difficult labour that left her unable to speak or walk.
Victoria was intubated at 39 weeks on January 13th, but it wasn’t until three working days later that Victoria gave birth.
After explaining how she had sickle cell disease, the doctor advised her pain relief. But, due to severe reactions to the drugs she experienced, she ended up throwing up and unable to work.
She explained: ‘With sickle cell it’s not advised to have a birth without painkillers as it can trigger a sickle cell crisis [episodes of pain]The doctor insisted that I be induced. However, I experienced a severe reaction.
