Former Hollyoaks star thanks fans for support after breast cancer diagnosis
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSoap actress Ali Bastian has thanked fans for their “support” following her announcement that she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer.
The former Hollyoaks and The Bill actress, 42, told OK! Magazine that is currently undergoing chemotherapy and is set to have radiotherapy treatment and a mastectomy after finding a lump while breastfeeding her daughter, Isabella.
On Instagram, Bastian wrote: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all your kind words this week. It has meant more to me than you could ever know.” She moved to West Cork, Ireland, this year with her family including actor, writer and director husband David O’Mahony, who she married in 2019, and also shares another daughter, Isla Rose, with.
It was in Ireland that the 2009 Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist became concerned when her daughter was feeding “like crazy” and she felt her breast hurting. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing co-creator responds to show criticism as she issues warning READ MORE: Emmerdale's Nate star breaks silence on exit after five years and says 'it was now or never' She told OK!
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