EastEnders' Heather Peace diagnosed with breast cancer as she undergoes surgery

EastEnders star Heather Peace has taken to social media to announce she has been battling breast cancer last year

EastEnders actress Heather Peace has confirmed she's been diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone chemotherapy and surgery. The actor has shared the news following the diagnosis months ago.

Heather posted a photo of herself trying on a wig and wrote: "This video is an important part of my recent journey, which I wanted to share with you. It’s been about the #TeamEffort here @bbceastenders. I needed a wig fitting. I’ve been on quite a road for many months now.

"I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of October. Since then I’ve undergone surgery and recovery over the Christmas period and today my chemotherapy journey ended."

"I woke up this morning and it was like the end of the London Marathon; I’d turned onto The Mall and could see the giant clock & the finish line. To conclude - I've just picked up my medal."

She added: "But I'm forever changed. During this time I’ve narrowed my world. I’ve had the most precious time with my wife Ellie and our 3 girls; Annie, Jessie & Lola. Just trying to appreciate every moment of them. I’ve stayed still.

"I’ve found joy in the simplest of things. Interactions with others have felt honest and real because I’ve had no capacity for small talk. It has felt like such a personal shift. There have been so many positives."

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