Overview
- In the June 2026 issue of Prima now on sale, Dynevor says she would play her character’s breast cancer plot with more restraint after learning how people often hide their pain.
- She learned she had breast cancer in 2009 at age 46 on the same day she filmed her character receiving the diagnosis.
- She underwent a lumpectomy and chemotherapy, took six months away from Coronation Street, and then returned to the show.
- She says she does not plan to retire and will stay on the ITV soap as long as she is wanted.
- She continues to champion early checks as a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer and was made an MBE in 2021, with coverage also noting co-star Beverley Callard’s recent diagnosis.