Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards recalls ‘rough’ breast cancer battle and reveals she still experiences side effects a decade on

As I read Brenda Edwards‘ heartwarming story of her battle against breast cancer and her unwavering strength throughout it all, I found myself deeply moved and inspired by her courage. Her performance on Loose Women, where she broke down in tears without any singing, left the crowd in awe, not realizing the profound truth behind her emotional display.

Brenda Edwards, a panel member on Loose Women, shared her experience of the tough struggle against breast cancer and disclosed that she continues to deal with after-effects up to this day.

Previously on “The X Factor,” a woman of 55 years old, then 46, received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. At that moment, she was playing the role of ‘Motormouth Maybelle’ in Hairspray The Musical.

Now, she explained that she “fell speechless” upon receiving her diagnosis from the doctor, and needed to record herself to recall what she had stated.

Brenda, currently in remission, shared that disclosing the frightening diagnosis to her loved ones was a difficult ordeal. However, she felt compelled to show resilience throughout the process.

In response to being informed about her cancer diagnosis, she shared with The Sun: ‘Upon hearing the news, I found myself in a daze. When I visited my oncologist, I decided to bring along my phone and record our conversation. I’m incredibly grateful for this decision, as it allowed me to ask further questions later on.’

Despite the challenges, I had to find my inner strength. And there were certainly tough days; each morning, I’d look in the mirror and think, “Unfortunately, the cancer hasn’t gone away yet.

I found it extremely challenging when I had to share the news of my diagnosis with my loved ones. It’s tough on me, and it affects everyone differently, and I’m still experiencing after-effects from it now.

At the time of her diagnosis, the actress mentioned an unexpected consequence – she entered early menopause, an impact she continues to feel today.

2021 saw Brenda disclose an instance where, during a performance of Hairspray, she wept due to the discovery of her Stage Three breast cancer diagnosis.

She spoke about the heartbreaking moment her co-stars all began to cry while singing ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’ one night. 

On Martin and Roman’s Weekend Best, Brenda shared the reasons behind the deep personal significance of that specific song for her.

In 2016, during my performance, I received a diagnosis of Stage 3 breast cancer. Despite this, I continued with the show and sang that particular song.

The line, “It feels as if we’ve been journeying down a path, leaving so many behind,” brought tears to everyone in the cast.

Tracy Turnblade clutched my hands while crying, and I responded: “Darling, I can’t sing and weep at the same time. You need to stop, please do so.

Instead of singing, there was complete silence due to me being overwhelmed with tears. The audience from the front four or five rows also appeared to be weeping, likely thinking “this is incredibly convincing acting” as they weren’t aware of my secret performance.

The crowd, who at the time were not aware of her diagnosis, gave her a standing ovation. 

This past week, Brenda shared with TopMob an exclusive detail about herself and the Loose Women panelists: they provide support for one another, given that several of them have encountered cancer.

In 2015, I was diagnosed with breast cancer – a life-altering experience that has deeply impacted me. Like Colleen Nolan, who bravely shared her story, I too have made daily self-examinations part of my routine after seeing the devastating impact it’s had on my family.

She informed TopMob, “A significant number of individuals have influenced the Loose Women panel, currently including Carol McGiffin, myself, and Coleen.

As a seasoned lifestyle advisor, I find myself sharing my personal journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2014 at the age of 64. That very year, I underwent a mastectomy – a challenging but necessary step in my recovery process.

Brenda advised: ‘Always make sure to discuss any concerns, no matter how insignificant they may seem, with your physician.’

She explained that they support each other by being good friends, not only when they appear together on the panel, but also outside of the show.

In a WhatsApp group for friendly conversation, we all participate, and it’s a place where one can express feelings of sadness knowing that others will step in to boost their mood.

Adding: ‘It’s nice to have that support network but I realise not everyone necessarily has that’. 

‘Everyone handles cancer differently, yet nearly half of the population experiences it personally or through someone they know. This staggering statistic underscores the importance of increasing public knowledge about this disease.’

In late 2015, Brenda discovered a mass beneath her right breast. After that, she underwent a six-month course of chemotherapy followed by a mastectomy and subsequent breast reconstruction surgery.

In the context of the GenesisCare Second Chance campaign, she communicated with TopMob. This initiative is designed to increase public knowledge about the areas in the body where recurrent cancer is most probable and the warning signs that should be watched for.

In simpler terms, secondary or metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancerous cells that originated in the breast spread to other areas within the body.

Regarding her personal struggle with cancer, Brenda shared: “There are some situations beyond our reach, and cancer falls squarely into that category. However, my approach has been to strive for optimism amidst the challenge.

Approximately three-fourths of women who have survived breast cancer are unfamiliar with the regions of the body that might be impacted by secondary, or recurrent, breast cancer. This knowledge is crucial in understanding what signs to watch for.

Adding: ‘The most likely areas to effected by breast cancer are your head, your brain, your lungs, your skin, your liver’. 

As a dedicated follower, I’m proudly spearheading the GenesisCare Second Chance campaign, an initiative designed to enlighten people about potential locations where secondary cancer might occur in the body and the telltale signs to watch out for. For comprehensive details, please check out genesiscare.com/uk/second-chance.

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2024-09-08 18:04