AN emotional Tracy Shaw has shared a heart-wrenching video detailing her health decline following chemotherapy.
The 52-year-old star – who is battling breast cancer – was rushed to A&E and has admitted she has ‘no strength left’.
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Tracy Shaw has talked candidly about her challenging chemotherapy side effects Credit: Instagram/Tracy.k.shaw
The former Corrie actress broke down in tears as she bravely talked about her chemo Credit: Instagram/Tracy.k.shaw
The former Coronation Street actress posted the tear-jerking update on Instagram and was met with a flurry of support from fans and followers.
The star wrote alongside the emotive footage: “Chemo side effects. Day 10 after chemo. Another trip to A&E.
“Every trip needs blood and heart checked. All ok, just side effects.
“More prescriptions…. THANK YOU TO ALL YOU LADIES FOR YOUR MEDICAL ADVICE.
TRACY’S BATTLE
Corrie’s Tracy Shaw reveals she ‘can’t eat’ as side effects of chemo kick in
SOAP-ER STAR
Coronation Street Maxine Peacock actress Tracy Shaw looks unrecognisable
The much-loved star previously revealed she’s got breast cancer Credit: Instagram
Tracy is best known for her role on Coronation Street Credit: PA:Press Association
The soap actress played Maxine on the ITV serial Credit: Granada
The former Corrie star – seen here in 2002 Credit: check copyright
“MORE FUNDING FOR THE NHS GOVERNMENT PLEASE.”
The inspiring star continued: “Thank you for all the staff in A&E. Thankyou to my neighbours, Robbie especially.”
Within the hard-to-watch video, she said: “Day ten after chemo. Another trip to A&E. Most of the day asleep.
“I’ve got cream for thrush all over my nose, all in my mouth, my ears, my head.
“I’ve been constantly on the toilet. There’s no strength left.
“In my head. I thought there may be a break maybe a week after chemo, so these are the effects that the chemo has had on my body…
“So basically, the chemo kills everything, including the lining of my stomach.
“And there is no strength… It just feels like you’re as vulnerable as a baby.”
She explained: “It’s very difficult to be around people, to be around noises. You’re so sensitive.
“I still can’t taste anything or eat anything. My staple diet is six eggs and plain crisps and plain bread.”
She admitted: “It just feels really tough today. It just feels really difficult to dig deep without the help of the ladies that I’m in contact with on Instagram…
“So, thank you, ladies, for saving my life today.”
She married Ashley Peacock on the ITV soap back in 1999 Credit: Handout
The blonde bombshell on a photoshoot in 2000 Credit: Getty
She added: “Being day ten, my son had to go to a wedding. I thought I’d be absolutely fine at home alone…
“I had to go into A&E today. So, without the help of my neighbour, Robbie, who had to get out of bed… we had hours in A&E, then was given a prescription…
“When we got to a chemist they hadn’t got it in, so then he went on his motorbike to some other chemist to try and get all the prescription – and this is just something that we have to do.
“I guess they don’t give you every prescription that they think might happen. I don’t know, is this because of money?
“But this is really painful and I was just looking forward to having to stop injecting anymore, and to stop having the bone marrow pain, to then have these extra setbacks – from what I hear from you survivors – that you have done on your own and survived this.
“You’re just incredible.”
Followers flocked to wish her love and support.
Screenwriter Russell T Davies commented: “Sending love Tracy,” with a heart emoji.
A fan added: “Everyone is rooting for you Tracy… we’re all looking forward to the day when you beat this bugger… stay strong until then.”
Another penned: “Sending love and strength to you darling, with every day that passes you’re a day closer to getting better.”
Tracy shot to fame on Coronation Street in 1995 playing bubbly Maxine.
She left the soap in January 2003, with her character getting killed off by serial killer Richard Hillman
