Former EastEnders star hopes to make a full recovery in her cancer battle
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Wendy Richard has slammed reports that she has terminal cancer.
The former EastEnders actress was left devastated when it was reported that she hadn't got long to live and says she has every chance of making a full recovery.
‘The stories in the papers really upset me,’ she admits. ‘It’s not as bad as they’re saying. No one has said I am terminally ill.
'I start chemo next week and, because I’ve never had it before, my oncologist says I can get the full effect from the treatment. So fingers crossed it will do the job.’
Wendy, 65, tied the knot with partner John Burns, 45, last week.
‘It’s been a very last-minute rush job!’ she tells OK!. 'We always thought there was no hurry to get married, we were quite happy as we were.
'But now I’m ill, you never know what’s going to happen. So we just brought [the wedding] forward.’
The couple – who have been together for 10 years – plan to honeymoon after Wendy finishes chemotherapy.
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I was surprised at the article claiming that Wendy Richard is feeling fantastic and that she has not been diagnosed as Terminally ill. The word Terminal has been used in many publications since 5th October when the illness was announced by her. Why do the media state Terminal Cancer if this is not the case, we all know not to believe what newspaper say (well halve it anyway), but think in instances of illnesses such as this, the word Terminal should not be used unless they have their facts correct. I can see why Wendy is annoyed. I am very confused by newspaper statements all together..
Hi! I have not heard recent news on Wendy Richard and hope she is having success with treatment of her breast cancer. How horrible of the press to declare her terminal if that is not the case. Good luck Wendy! We love you here in the USA!
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