EastEnders star Bobby Davro, known for playing Vinnie Monk on the BBC soap, has shared some concerning news. The actor announced his ‘prostate cancer’ diagnosis on This Morning. In fact, Davro noticed the illness after he experienced sudden weakness.
Later, doctors cheered him up when they confirmed that the tumour is not terminal. Meanwhile, can the actor defeat this sudden health battle? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Friend’s Advice Leads Bobby To Crucial Oncology Screening
Beloved comedian and BBC soap star Bobby Davro has bravely opened up about his serious health update. The actor revealed details regarding an ongoing battle against prostate cancer. Bobby used a public platform to share awareness and encourage early diagnostic testing among men nationwide.
Booby sought medical attention after noticing a sudden drop in physical energy levels. Even his close friend recommended him to undergo a specialised prostate-specific antigen blood test.
And a couple of days later, national health officials contacted the actor to schedule an immediate diagnostic biopsy. In fact, it ultimately confirmed the presence of malignant cells. During an interview, Bobby reflected on how crucial early interventions are for long-term survival rates.
Despite the terrifying nature, medical specialists gave him reassuring news regarding the current state of the disease. Bobby revealed that the urologist playfully told the patient that future holiday shopping would continue for many decades.
EastEnders Star Bobby Continues To Spread Awareness
When the actor learned that the condition is entirely non-terminal, it made the actor emotional. Now, the actor is using public platforms to champion checkups. Elsewhere, Bobby played Vinnie Monk on the BBC soap.
During his final arc, he was offered a rare opportunity by an old friend to travel across the world in a vintage car. And Vinnie happily accepted the invitation. In fact, he also noticed that his ex-girlfriend Shirley was down on her luck after the split from Phil.
Hence, he invited her to join him and Shirley agreed. After which the pair rekindled their romance before leaving Walford. However, before their departure, Vinnie learnt that Shirley slept with Phil the very night before.
That’s when he realised her heart still belonged to Phil. Hence, he exited Walford alone. Meanwhile, do you ever wish to see Bobby back? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.