16 hours Ago By [email protected] (James Rodger)
An ITV Coronation Street star has been diagnosed with a dangerous cancer in the wake of eagle-eyed viewers spotting a sign. Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls, who is known for playing Audrey Roberts in the ITV soap, was diagnosed with cancer after she was once contacted by a viewer who had spotted a suspiciously shaped mole on her shoulder. The actor, now 81, had the diagnosis of a malignant melanoma confirmed in 2011, less than a year after the viewer got in touch with her.
Dermatology specialist nurse Anna Bianconi-Moore later shared that she had noticed the "irregular" shape of the mole when Sue wore a night gown. Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2012, Anna, then 55, said: "I noticed it was irregular in shape and had at least three different colours". She added: "These are two of the red-flag signals that distinguish the most deadly form of skin cancer – malignant melanoma.
I was obviously incredibly worried for Sue, and felt I needed to do something." READ MORE UK set for -10C snow measuring 'one foot deep' with exact start date announced Anna recalled writing that she had observed a "sinister-looking lesion" and suggested that Sue see a specialist. She told the outlet that she had warned "sooner rather than later," as the mole may "require urgent attention".
ITV later issued a statement and explained: "Whilst millions watched the same scene in their living rooms at home, specialist skin care nurse Anna was able to diagnose the blemish as malignant melanoma after pausing the TV and taking a closer look. “The 55 year old who's from Suffolk then got in touch with the show to warn Sue to get the mole checked. In the end, almost a year passed before Sue had the mole removed and the diagnosis of malignant melanoma was confirmed.
The actress then appealed for the viewer to get back in touch.".
