Coronation Street's Beverley Callard showed love over cancer journey wobble that 'was really difficult'

Beverley Callard has been flooded with messages of love and support as she shared a 'wobble' in her cancer journey, which she said she found 'really difficult'. The Coronation Street legend told earlier this year how she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer just 20 minutes before she filmed her first scenes on Irish soap, Fair City, where she now plays Lily Patterson. Beverley went on to have three lymph nodes removed as a precaution to ensure the cancer did not spread, and she later explained that her consultant had said the surgery she had "went really well," and that they managed to "cut the cancer out". Click here to sign up for more Coronation Street updates in our newsletter The actress, famed for playing Liz McDonald in ITV's Corrie, then had to wait for more testing of the lymph nodes that had been removed, before finding out that she would be able to progress to radiotherapy treatment 'very soon'.

But it was last week that Beverley, who has been sharing regular video updates on social media, informed followers that doctors had told her she should have begun her radiotherapy treatment before now. Speaking last Tuesday (May 26) evening, she said: "Well I went to the hospital today at quarter past three, and they all seemed very nice, obviously they're new to me. They are a little concerned because they think I should've started the radiotherapy before now, but of course, because we moved house, it took a while for my medical records to come from England to Ireland, et cetera, but they've all arrived [now]." Following the appointment on Thursday (May 28), Beverley shared on Instagram: "Appointment day today.

Overall a positive one, and it was so nice to meet some lovely women and men who are cheering me on as well as going through their own battles. Will update you when I know more." Now, she's returned to her platform and opened up about one of the things she's found difficult since her cancer treatment began. Sitting at home and speaking directly to the camera, the soap star shared on Monday (June 1): "Just an update. Full disclosure, okay.

So. last week, when the weather was really hot, it was great. We all loved it, and you can't wait to get your summer clothes out, and all the rest of it. "And Jon [McEwan, Beverley's husband] was taking me out for a late Sunday lunch. And I put a white dress on.

And it was really difficult, because... it was so obvious and lopsided. And I was a bit tearful, and I got through it. I was okay.

But summer clothes, uh, and lighter-weight clothes show it more, whereas, you know, sweatshirts and jumpers and all that. disguise it a little bit. So, I did have, you know, a lack of confidence for a while." She continued: "But I was thinking, and this is for you lot, more than anything else. Sometimes, when we're going out somewhere, you, me, anybody, you think, 'I'm gonna wear that', and then you think, 'No, it might be a bit OTT, or maybe it's too revealing, or maybe this is too short. Or shows too much cleavage', or whatever.

"And I just thought I should say to you, If you've got it, flaunt it. Men, women, everybody. I honestly think, don't be shy. Just go for it.

Embrace what you've got. I think it's really, really important to do that... Yeah, just go for it. Because sometimes it might not be there forever." Beverley added: "I'm feeling fine, actually, today.

I've had a really good day. But I just want you all to be a bit of a show off and go for it. I love women. I love teaching women's fitness.

I've done it my whole life. Men as well, but I love teaching women, and making them feel fab about themselves. And so, you've got to do that!" And the comments soon came flooding in. @stephanie_ann_kelly said: "Oh I love this so much. Uplifting and encouraging to everyone.

Life is for living and if we allow insecurity to overwhelm us it steels our joy!! Wear the outfit. And love yourself." @gilhamdenise commented: "You are just so inspirational Bev keep going." @emmadancer5 echoed: "You are one inspirational lady Bev, beautiful inside and out." @fitzsimons.susan shared: "Sincere and inspirational. Thank you for sharing your journey and being so inspiring." @annayd12 added: "It's ok to wobble but listen to yourself and you just go for it too.

You look FAB, and no-one sees if you're lopsided as there are many more sides to you. You're doing great."