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Tracy Shaw says breast cancer tumours were removed in surgery
Actor Tracy Shaw said surgery removed her breast cancer tumours in a positive update shared on Instagram.
Shaw, 53, is known for playing Maxine Peacock on the British soap Coronation Street.
She said she was feeling well after the operation and thanked hospital staff and people who had sent messages.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in April after finding a lump and had a fourth round of chemotherapy last month.
Before surgery, doctors had said they could not operate until the tumours shrank, but an ultrasound showed they had changed shape without getting smaller.
Shaw has not said what the operation involved, and she said she plans to share more details.
Her next update is expected to explain the surgery, but no further treatment plans were given.
Tracy Shaw said surgery removed the breast cancer tumours and that she was feeling well afterward.
The former Coronation Street actor shared the update in a video on Instagram.
Shaw said three surgeons and hospital staff cared for her during the operation.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and had her fourth round of chemotherapy last month.
Earlier, she said doctors could not operate until the tumours had shrunk.
- Who
- Tracy Shaw, a former Coronation Street actor.
- What
- She said surgery had removed her breast cancer tumours.
- When
- She shared the update on October 18, 2026, after an operation the previous day.
- Where
- The update was posted on Instagram. The hospital’s location is not stated.
- Why
- She shared a positive update about her cancer treatment and thanked people for their support.
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Shaw was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Shaw had her fourth round of chemotherapy.
Shaw underwent an operation and later said the tumours were out.
Shaw shared a positive update about her surgery on Instagram.
- Diagnosis
- Breast cancer, in April
- Chemotherapy
- Fourth round last month
- Operation
- Three surgeons were involved
- Update
- Shared on Instagram on October 18, 2026
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What people are saying
Good morning everyone. It’s done!!! The tumours are out, they’re gone! They’re gone! They’re gone, they’re gone, they’re gone!
I’m feeling great, it all went well. I’m just popping on to say thank you. Thank you so much for all your messages and all your love. Greatly received and really helped me through it all.
The surgeons were amazing, I ended up having three surgeons and all the nurses, all the staff, everybody.
Aw Tracy so glad it’s down love . Wishing you a speedy recovery. Lots of love x.