Former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian has delighted fans after sharing a positive update on her cancer treatment, confirming she is now "free from cancer".
The Becca Dean actor revealed in 2024 that she had been diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, and has given fans regular updates on her treatment.
After undergoing chemotherapy, Ali has revealed in a new post that she is now in her "final week" of radiotherapy following a mastectomy in January, which "should mark the end my active treatment".
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"I hope and pray for good!" she wrote on an Instagram reel of photographs of her smiling. "I had my mastectomy in January which was thankfully a success and has healed really well, it proved that my chemo had worked.
"As I sit here right now, I’m free from Cancer," Ali confirmed. "I can’t even believe it."
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The actor said she was "so grateful for every single one" of the team that helped her, including the nurses, consultants and one particular staff member "who makes tea for all the chemo patients".
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"To be coming out of the other side of this feels unreal, after the shock of a diagnosis it’s hard to let in the light and believe that it might just be ok," Ali added.
"The road back to my life won’t be a linear one… and I will share with you as always, as much of my truth of this experience as I can. I am so, so grateful for all of your support.
"People with cancer, experiencing cancer treatment need love. Full stop. Unconditional, arms around you love and support. I’ve really felt that from you all, also in my day to day life… from the most unexpected of places. When it’s dark, look for stars."
Fans shared their support for Ali in the comments, one writing: "Incredible!! I am also now cancer free after a gruelling 9 months. Your new hair looks great too! Not got quiet as much as you but it’s growing."
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"You’re so beautiful Ali inside and out, my journey is just beginning and I have been following you along with others as it’s such a lonely feeling, you’ve truly made a difference and I read this post with tears in my eyes! Keep healing, we are all here with you xxxx," another added.
A third added: "Incredible news so so happy to read this and big up to all the beautiful, compassionate nurses/doctors along your journey and so many others."
In a post shared in December, Ali encouraged those who were going through a similar experience, writing: "You think the end will never come and then through the fog… the goal posts appear.
"You are not alone. Thank you all so, so much. I read every kind word of support and it honestly gets me through."
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
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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.
