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Tracy Shaw Struggles with Chemo Side Effects

Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw has revealed that she is 'starving but can't eat' as she detailed the impact of her chemotherapy treatment following her breas...

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June 5, 2026

star Tracy Shaw has revealed that she is 'starving but can't eat' as she detailed the impact of her chemotherapy treatment following her breast diagnosis.

The actress, 52, who was diagnosed with the disease in April, took to Instagram with an update on how she was feeling on Thursday.

Speaking on her social media she said: 'Welcome to the reality of the situation of living on two different parallels of the aftermath of the chemo effects.'

'I'm absolutely starving and I can't eat. I have thrush in my mouth. My lips are chapped.

'I woke up feeling like I had and yeah, the immune system's really struggling today.

'So I'm listening to the body and I need to protect that and stay home.'

Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw has revealed that she is 'starving but can't eat' as she detailed the impact of her chemotherapy treatment following her breast cancer diagnosis

The actress, 52, who was diagnosed with the disease in April, took to Instagram with an update on how she was feeling on Thursday

However she did add: 'Though it feels like the body is dying at the same time I've had the most spiritual experience this morning since about 3:30am actually.

'Watching the sunrise, being with the birds, being with the dogs. And I just feel so at peace.'

It comes after last month Tracysaid she was struggling in an emotional update after undergoing her first chemo session.

She said at the time that she was 'feeling the effects' and explained some dangers that she must watch out for.

Tracy said that she now has to have her heart checked and has to keep an eye on her temperature as she deals with the side effects of the treatment.

Speaking in a video shared to her Instagram, she said: 'So yesterday I had my first injection of chemo. It's one which affects my heart so I have to have my heart checked on a regular basis for scans.

'It really wiped me, I don't know if it's because I had to go back into hospital and it's so hot in there.

'Why doesn't the government just look after the guys at the a little bit more and invest a bit more into our hospitals.'

Tracy continued: 'So many people go private and spend a lot of money on this.

'I wasn't feeling very good anyway. Normally my three lots of chemo would go in on the same day. Bless my son Luca, he came in and sat in the waiting room.

'I'm feeling the effects today. I've taken my first injection to help my immune system. Basically from tomorrow I can't really socialize.

It comes after last month Tracy said she was struggling in an emotional update after undergoing her first chemo session

She played Maxine Peacock on Corrie from 1995 to 2003, before she was murdered by serial killer Richard Hillman

Tracy went on to explain how she must call an emergency number if her temperature drops or rises as it could be a sign of sepsis.

The actress concluded: 'My body is now going to war with that thing in me which doesn't belong in here.'

She captioned the post: 'Thank you for all your love and support. Extremely long update unfortunately, but I'm struggling to reply to everyone individually, grab a cuppa and a biscuit or scroll if you'd like.

'Sending all my love to everyone on the same journey with chemo and cancer in general.'

Tracy continued: 'I promised I'd keep it real. Main points Parliament, Labour? Why aren't you investing in the NHS? Hospital and staff.

'Dogs detect cancer listen, watch their signals, they are in tune either our bodies. Blessed to have two amazing sons Luca & Louis. If you're going through chemo, check your temperature, listen to the guidelines.

'I'm about to go into a mini lockdown to protect immunity while the chemo does a fantastic job at attacking the 2 lumps in my breast so hopefully further down the line I can have surgery.

'Thank you for all your messages. You're so inspiring and thoughtful.'

She played Maxine Peacock on Corrie from 1995 to 2003, before she was murdered by serial killer Richard Hillman.

She had previously shared that doctors told her she would need chemotherapy after tests revealed she has HER2 in her cells.

HER2 is a protein that promotes cancer cell growth and is found in more aggressive types of the disease.

The actress added that after a course of chemotherapy, she hoped to have surgery to remove lumps and lymph glands, so more tests can be done, which could lead to further surgery before radiotherapy.

Tracy Shaw Struggles with Chemo Side Effects

Tracy went on to explain how she must call an emergency number if her temperature drops or rises as it could be a sign of sepsis.

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