Actress Jennifer Metcalfe's character Mercedes McQueen receives a bowel cancer diagnosis with poor prognosis in *Hollyoaks* episode.

In a recent emotional episode of *Hollyoaks*, character Mercedes McQueen, portrayed by Jennifer Metcalfe, receives devastating news about her bowel cancer diagnosis. After undergoing treatment, she learns that chemotherapy has failed, and a secondary liver tumor limits her life expectancy to just one year. The episode features poignant moments, including Mercedes dancing to a CD from loved ones, highlighting the deep emotional impact of her journey. Metcalfe connected personally with the storyline, as her father died of bowel cancer.

September 24, 2024
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