Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important'
In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
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Notable Quotes
""I think everybody has been affected by cancer unfortunately in one way or another.""
— Alex Fletcher , Celebrity
""It's a storyline that is as devastating as it is important.""
— Marie-Claire Platt , Activist
""I want whoever reads this to be confident in knowing their body, to understand themselves and to have the confidence to advocate for themselves.""
— Natasha Reynolds , Activist
""Sharing our story is about raising awareness of how quickly this can happen, but also of how much research is needed for all types of ovarian cancer.""
— Jess Brown , Activist
Key People
Alex Fletcher is a sports journalist for BBC Sport.
Ovarian cancer survivor raising awareness about the disease.
Actress known for her role in Hollyoaks.
Director of research and policy at Ovarian Cancer Action.
Advocate sharing her experience with ovarian cancer.
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In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
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