EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders has revealed the aftermath of Lola Pearce's devastating diagnosis as she prepares for brain surgery next week.
The BBC soap has been working alongside Brain Tumour Research and Macmillan Cancer Support on the storyline, which will see Lola and her loved ones struggle to deal with the news that she has a life-altering brain tumour.
It initially seems that there could be hope on the horizon for Lola in next week's scenes when she discovers more about the operation she has been booked in for.
After the hospital doctor explains what is going to happen, Lola tries to remain hopeful despite her life-changing situation.
Jay wants to be a pillar of strength for her but unfortunately he is struggling to deal with what is happening as well.
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As Lola and Jay prepare for the biggest day of their lives, the rest of Albert Square is getting into spooky spirits for Halloween.
In the hospital, Lola is aware that her daughter Lexi is missing out.
Lola promises Lexi that they will have a fun time together next Halloween.
As Lola gets ready for the surgery, Jay is secretly ready to snap under the stress of the situation but tries to put on a brave face.
When Jay gets into an angry confrontation with Ravi, Ben can see he’s not coping and steps in.
Ben enlists the help of family friends Mitch and Harvey to help out with the running of Coker & Mitchell Funeral Directors, while Jay keeps an anxious vigil beside Lola’s hospital bed.
Later, the couple share a loving moment just before Lola is wheeled away for the operation, but will the surgery be a success?
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.
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Organisations including Brain Tumour Research, Macmillan Cancer Support and Stand Up to Cancer can provide help and support to those living with brain cancer and their loved ones.
