Tracy Shaw battles breast cancer

Coronation Street legend Tracy Shaw has revealed she is fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer.

The 52-year-old actress, famous for playing Maxine Peacock, announced she will undergo five months of chemotherapy treatment as stars from the soap world rally round her.

Shaw shared her diagnosis in an emotional interview, expressing her determination to beat the disease for the sake of her family.

Fellow actors and fans have flooded social media with messages of support since the news broke.

She is the latest high-profile soap star to go public with a health battle, aiming to raise awareness for early cancer detection.