Not good news for fans as EastEnders character Denise Fox will face a massive heartbreak next week. She secretly undergoes a ‘bone marrow’ test because of her ongoing fatigue. Meanwhile, she hides the truth from her loved ones to avoid ruining a major family wedding.
We also know doctors confirm she has blood cancer. Elsewhere, will Denise survive this ordeal? And why is Denise hiding it from Chelsea? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Denise Hides Physical Fatigue From Her Closest Neighbours
Fans are sobbing as their beloved Denise Fox is at the centre of a devastating new medical storyline after receiving a blood cancer diagnosis. We can say that this twist has unfolded quietly in the background as the rest of the residents focused on the wedding drama between Vicki and Ross.
Denise was nervously attending the local wedding reception and secretly awaiting the definite results of a recent bone marrow aspirate. In fact, she even tried to maintain a brave face for the community. And she concealed her worsening symptoms from her closest friends and family members. But soon Phil Mitchell noticed something different and questioned her pale appearance.
However, Denise quickly brushed off the underlying fatigue as simply feeling a bit under the weather. Phil was not the only person she lied to as she used a similar tactic on Yolande Trueman too. Soon, she received a call from her general practitioner requesting an immediate in-person consultation to discuss the laboratory findings. And Denise was forced to slip away from the marquee.
Denise’s Medical Confrontation Forces Her To Shield Chelsea In EastEnders
The doctor confirmed the presence of blood cancer. After which, the iconic character was sent into absolute shock. We will see the terrified patient confide the truth to her supportive partner, Jack Branning and Yolande in the coming single-night block of episodes.
However, being a protective mother, she decides to shield Chelsea from the diagnosis. In fact, she learnt that her daughter has just received some unexpected, volatile news of her own.
Sources say Denise has to be strong for Chelsea in her hour of need, knowing her diagnosis would push her daughter over the edge. But Densie needs immediate treatment, and she’s avoiding reality.” But the main question is: How will Chelsea react to the fact that her mum kept a huge secret from her? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.