Maria's breast cancer story on Coronation Street

Macmillan cancer support are working with Coronation Street on Maria Connor's breast cancer scare storyline.

For full information have a look at the Macmillan website.

Macmillan have also set up a special #corriecancer discussion on twitter for those who want to get involved.

Samia Ghadie, who plays Maria Connor, tweeted:

The storyline this week was tough but really rewarding with @charliecondou. If you need cancer support go 2 #corriecancer

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Sally Whittaker's real-life fight with breast cancer

Sally Whittaker, who plays Sally Webster on Coronation Street, has spoken today about her real-life battle with breast cancer.

Sally reveals that she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time as her on-screen Corrie character was diagnosed in the storyline. It's heartbreaking stuff and Sally Whittaker is applauded for her bravery and honesty in speaking out about this as it will surely help other women deal with the disease too.

There's an exclusive interview with Sally in Hello! magazine (some of which appears online) and the news is also on the ITV Corrie site.

Sally said: “If I had not been researching this storyline I may not have discovered the lump in my breast and had it looked at so quickly. As a result of the early diagnosis my treatment has been successful and I am able to return to work next month. This storyline could very well have saved my life."

Sally says she is now looking forward to returning to work on Corrie and she will be supporting breast cancer charity The Genesis Campaign and The Christie Hospital in Manchester.

Here at the Coronation Street blog, we all send Sally Whittaker our very best wishes.

Sally Webster in breast cancer storyline

There's sad news ahead for Sally Webster on Coronation Street when she's diagnosed with breast cancer.

Digital Spy reveal that Corrie producers are working with a panel of breast cancer experts and charities to ensure that Sally's story is portrayed as realistically as possible. Sally's diagnosis will come when Kevin and Molly decide on their future together and a guilt-ridden Kevin will be forced to choose between Molly and his wife.

Sally Whittaker, who plays Sally Webster, said: "I do know women who have suffered or are suffering from breast cancer. For the last year, I have been fundraising for breast cancer charities and am a long-standing patron for The Genesis Appeal. So, when I was told about this storyline I was determined to do it justice for all the women out there who are going through what Sally is."

Samia Smith shows off her thermal undies

Winter draws on and Samia Smith, who plays Coronation Street's Maria Sutherland, has been promoting a new range of thermal pink undies.

Proceeds from the lingerie go to the Breast Cancer Campaign.

You can buy the undies at the Damart website.