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Corrie's Tracy Shaw in tears at A&E amid breast cancer battle

Shaw said chemotherapy has left her immune system low as she thanked NHS staff and described the challenge of seeking care in A&E.

  • Actress Tracy Shaw shared an emotional update from A&E after experiencing high temperatures that spiked several times during her ongoing chemotherapy treatment.
  • The 52-year-old star, who portrayed Maxine Peacock on ITV's Coronation Street from 1995 to 2003, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year and is currently undergoing demanding chemotherapy treatment.
  • Despite praising NHS staff for providing a separate room, Shaw criticized broken air conditioning and workmen entering without masks near her vulnerable immune system.
  • A workman's refusal to close the door during repairs caused a 15-minute delay for the nurse, with Shaw describing his conduct as "really rude" to staff.
  • Visibly emotional while posting on Instagram, Shaw emphasized the difficulty of navigating A&E when surrounded by patients with potentially "minor" complaints while immunocompromised.
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