Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw "feeling blessed" as she shares cancer treatment update

Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw has told fans she's "feeling blessed" following her latest cancer treatment. The actress, who played Maxine Peacock on the soap, shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in April.

On Instagram, Tracy posted a happy video to fans, celebrating after her most recent operation.

Wearing a onesie of Baby Bop from Barney & Friends, Tracy told her fans: "Good morning everyone. It’s done!!! The tumours are out, they’re gone! They’re gone! They’re gone, they’re gone, they’re gone!

"I’m feeling great, it all went well. I’m just popping on to say thank you. Thank you so much for all your messages and all your love. Greatly received and really helped me through it all."

Tracy also thanked the staff involved in her operation, adding: "I just want to take a moment to thank every single person that worked in the hospital yesterday, every single person.

"The surgeons were amazing, I ended up having three surgeons and all the nurses, all the staff, everybody. And I had the best cup of tea and slice of toast when I came around out of theatre. […] So have a wonderful Saturday!"

She wrote in the caption: "Happy Saturday. Feeling blessed. Grateful. Joy. Thankyou to my son Louis & Samara."

In the comments, Tracy was supported by fans and friends, with former Corrie co-star Jane Danson writing: "Aw Tracy so glad it’s down love . Wishing you a speedy recovery. Lots of love x."

Denise Welch wrote: "Omg Tracy what amazing news," while Sue Devaney added: "Wonderful news! You are a brave, amazing woman."

Earlier this year, Tracy opened up about how sharing her cancer journey with her followers had helped her connect with others affected by the disease.

"It isn't an easy path and I'm only sharing it because there are millions of ladies and gentlemen who are going through the same thing and it's just not a very nice piece of the disease chemo really," she said.

Speaking about the messages she's received, Tracy added: "The survivors are just amazing, you know, the ones who are reaching out and really giving me advice and tips, and unless you've been there, you don't really know just how awful it really feels because there's nothing really normal about your life anymore when you go through chemo."

If you would like more information or support about living with cancer or treatment, please click here for guidance from Macmillan Cancer Support, or click here to learn more from Stand Up to Cancer.