Emmerdale's beloved character Chas Dingle, played by Lucy Pargeter, is set to face a health scare in upcoming episodes. During a romantic moment with her partner Dr Liam Cavanagh, he discovers a lump in her breast, leaving Chas frightened and alone after the discovery.
Dr Liam's reassures her that it could be something harmless, but Chas can't help but think about her mum Faith Dingle's tragic death and decides to visit her GP for further tests.
At the breast clinic, Chas receives the devastating news that she has triple negative breast cancer. She keeps the diagnosis to herself, determined to stay strong for her young daughter, echoing her mother Faith's own journey.
Producer Kate Brooks shared: "When this story was first pitched, we were acutely aware how important it was to explore this.
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