Good Luck Sally

May 18, 2010 – 1:33 pm by hpercy

We’ve known Sally for quite a while due to her long-standing support for The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal. Sally worked closely with us in the latter part of last year, as her character in Coronation Street was diagnosed and subsequently treated for breast cancer. She took on the task of portraying a woman affected by this disease with great dedication and commitment – determined to do the storyline justice.

It was with great irony that she decided to have a breast check-up herself, only to discover that she had a lump and after having test, finding it was breast cancer.

It has been with the same dedication and commitment that Sally has faced this situation – she has been incredibly brave and remained positive. We’re thrilled that Sally is well on the road to recovery, and is now promoting with renewed determination the importance of early diagnosis and prevention.

Currently one in ten women in the UK will develop breast cancer. We see hundreds of women just like Sally being diagnosed with breast cancer every week. Although women of any age can be affected by the disease, factors such as diet and lifestyle can have a great impact on lowering a woman’s breast cancer risk. The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal is the UK’s only charity entirely dedicated to the prevention of the disease. We believe that the best way to beat breast cancer is by early diagnosis and prevention. For that reason we are promoting research into the faulty genes and the environmental factors that can trigger the disease, as well as better methods of screening and early diagnosis.

On behalf of The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal, we would like to wish Sally the best of luck with her recovery, and hope to see her back on our screens soon.

To support breast cancer prevention, sign up to The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal ‘Keep Fit & Pink’ Day 2010.  Join a host of Coronation Street Stars, on 6 June in Manchester from 1pm, and walk for breast cancer. The event promises to be a fantastic day for everyone and is open to people of all ages. Registration costs £12 for adults and £8 for children over five. To register, please visit www.genesisuk.org or email info@genesisuk.org.  You can also call The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal’s office on 0161 291 4400 or just turn up and join in with all the fun on the day!