Some heartbreaking news is on the way for EastEnders fans next week. We will see Denise’s cancer storyline take a massive turn. As we know, the character has been diagnosed with ‘acute myeloid leukaemia’, but she kept it a secret from her family.
However, now her secret is finally out. Well, the truth comes out during Kim and Howie’s engagement party. Keep scrolling to see what happens next for Denise.
Jack Branning Tries To Save His Stubborn Wife
A joyous family moment which doesn’t have a sweet ending is nothing new for the BBC soap fans. Well, this time, a terrifying medical secret is finally forced into the open. Denise has been battling her diagnosis in complete isolation. However, soon an emotional public breakdown might shatter the peace of the Fox-Trueman household.
Denise has been deliberately refusing to answer urgent calls from her doctor denies team to start immediate treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia. She has been hiding the aggressive blood cancer from her children to be able to focus only on her little son Jordan’s healing.
However, her decision is not sitting well with Jack Branning. The frantic policeman will find an unlikely confidante in his wife’s former partner Phil Mitchell. We will see the two men consider how to convince the matriarch of the treatment.
But things turn worse when Phil directly confronts the vulnerable grandmother about her hidden oncology diagnosis. That’s when a furious Denise immediately throws him out. Despite her life being at risk, Denise is completely determined to her prioritse her daughter’s current grief over her own medical needs.
EastEnders: Libby Fox Returns After Nine Years Away!
The hidden health crisis finally unravels during a celebratory gathering at the local pub to honour Kim and Howie after their recent engagement. We will see Denise being overwhelmed by a heartfelt speech and terrified that her husband will expose the secret.
After which, she will struggle to control her emotions and rush to the toilets. Soon, a concerned Chelsea follows her mom but doesnt get any answers. Soon, Denise returns to the bar and leaves everyone shocked when she announces she has been diagnosed with cancer.
Elsewhere, Kim is incredibly upset to discover that Yolande knew the truth. And a panicked Chelsea phones Libby which forces her return after nine years. Now the question is: Will the family be able to convince her to start treatment? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates keep following Soap Opera Daily.