Heather Peace and Wife Ellie Dickinson Face Breast Cancer Diagnoses Together

Heather Peace, who you might know as Eve Sopal-Unwin from BBC's beloved soap opera, *EastEnders*, has opened up about some challenging times her family has been going through. Just weeks after she shared her own breast cancer diagnosis, Peace revealed that her wife, Ellie Dickinson, has also been diagnosed with breast cancer. This shared experience has only strengthened their bond, showing their determination and unity as they tackle this difficult journey together.

Tackling two breast cancer battles

The talented actress has spoken candidly about what she and Dickinson are going through. Dickinson's diagnosis came earlier in what seemed like a whirlwind year. She had a smaller but aggressive tumor, which meant she needed a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy. Peace shared, "Her breast cancer was a smaller, aggressive lump, so she had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy." Her own situation, however, was more severe. Peace faced a larger tumor, leading her through a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and now, radiotherapy.

In true Heather Peace style, she managed a bit humor amidst it all: "Of course, then I come along with my 12 cm lump, absolutely ginormous, and mastectomy, chemotherapy, just about go inos radiotherapy. She's like ‘Even that you have do bigger'. It's like ‘Hold my beer'." Despite everything, they keep a sense humor and perspective.

Juggling emotions and work

Peace admitted feeling completely overwhelmed just hours after her diagnosis. "I felt like a dead woman walking," she shared, emphasizing just how fast everything moved and how serious her condition was according her doctors.

Yet, despite it all, Peace didn't let her diagnosis stop her from working. She dove headfirst back her role on *EastEnders*, filming important scenes focused on her character Eve's big storyline with Suki Panesar (played by Balvinder Sopal). Keeping up with her professional duties gave her a kind anchor during such uncertain times.

Looking back life

As she awaited her CT scan results, Peace took a moment reflect on her life and career, feeling grateful all she's achieved. "I looked at everything I'd done, everybody in my life - my kids, my wife, equal marriage coming in, crazy amounts stuff - and I felt my goodness, I've really packed it in and it's ok," she said, filled with gratitude.

Peace and Dickinson, who tied knot in 2014, are proud parents three daughters: Annie Mary, and twins Jessie and Lola. They've received an outpouring support from friends, fans, and community as they navigate this journey cancer.

Raising awareness breast cancer

Breast cancer continues be most common cancer UK, affecting more women than men. The story Peace and Dickinson highlights how important awareness and early detection are. According Breast Cancer Now, one woman in UK receives a diagnosis every ten minutes. People need watch out symptoms like pain in one breast, lumps, changes in breast size shape, or nipple discharge. Always recommended check reliable medical sources more information.

The journey Heather Peace and Ellie Dickinson truly shows power love, support, and courage facing life's tough times. Their story isn't just about raising breast cancer awareness; it's also a testament human spirit's resilience overcoming adversity.