Emmerdale fans in tears as kidnapped Vanessa discovers she has bowel cancer – The Sun

EMMERDALE fans are in tears after kidnapped Vanessa Woodfield discovered she had bowel cancer.

The vet – who is played by actress Michelle Hardwick in the ITV soap – had a letter confirming her diagnosis read out to her by kidnapper Pierce Harris.

He is holding her captive to try to force her into convincing Rhona Goskirk to take him back – despite him raping her on their wedding day and killing her boyfriend Graham Foster.

Sadly for Vanessa, due to her current situation, she is unable to share her devastating news with loved ones and at this time, hostage taker Pierce is the only other character aware of her diagnosis.

The scenes left viewers in tears with one writing: "Poor Vanessa ??? Knew she was ill #Emmerdale."

A second said: "Vanessa having bowel cancer ? It’s doesn’t feel real…….. So many emotions right now ??? Vanessa doesn’t deserve this ? #Vanity #Emmerdale."

Another added: "Charity will be absolutely destroyed #Emmerdale #Vanessa."

This important storyline will play out on Emmerdale over the coming months as Vanessa comes to terms with her diagnosis and symptoms, and shares her concerns and undergoes extensive treatment.

The Emmerdale team have been working with charity Bowel Cancer UK regarding this storyline.

Actress Michelle Hardwick said: "This is such a challenging storyline, but we’ve been working closely with Bowel Cancer UK, who have been enormously helpful to me in researching Vanessa's symptoms and treatment.

"I hope to do Vanessa’s story justice. I was actually really shocked to learn that bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer, but diagnosed early is treatable."

Genevieve Edwards, Chief Executive at Bowel Cancer UK, added: "We greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with the Emmerdale team on this important storyline.

"While everyone’s experience of diagnosis is different, it is vital that Vanessa’s story is as accurate as possible.

"Although bowel cancer is more common in the over 50s, it can affect people of all ages. More than 2,500 people under 50, like Vanessa, are diagnosed with the disease in the UK every year.

"This storyline will help to raise awareness of bowel cancer, and we hope it encourages viewers to recognise the symptoms and visit their GP if they’re concerned."

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