Beverley Callard, beloved for her role as Liz McDonald in ITV's Coronation Street, has announced the completion of her radiotherapy treatment following a breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The 69-year-old actress shared the news with her followers, marking a significant milestone in her health journey.
Callard revealed her diagnosis in February 2026 and began her course of radiotherapy this month. In a video shared online, she confirmed she had undergone ten sessions, expressing cautious optimism about her progress. "I've done it, I've just finished my last radiotherapy session, fingers crossed," she stated, adding, "For now, that's finished so hopefully, don't know for sure, but hopefully I won't need any more."
The actress described feeling "a bit numb" but also "thrilled" to have completed this stage of her treatment. She is scheduled for a follow-up appointment with her professor in two months, which will provide more clarity on her ongoing care plan, including future mammograms and consultations with oncologists. Callard chose a quiet evening to mark the occasion, opting for comfort over celebration.
Her health concerns first became public last autumn when she was advised by medics to leave the set of I'm A Celebrity… South Africa after experiencing a "funny turn." Callard later disclosed that this departure coincided with the initial stages of her breast cancer diagnosis, describing the experience of watching it back as "emotional."
According to NHS England data, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, with around 55,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Radiotherapy is a crucial treatment option for many patients, often used after surgery to reduce the risk of the cancer returning. NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines recommend radiotherapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for many stages of breast cancer, tailored to individual patient needs.