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EastEnders has created a storyline where character Denise Fox is diagnosed with blood cancer to encourage young black women to 'speak up' about their health.
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Who
Mphango Simwaka, Diane Parish, EastEnders, Blood Cancer UK
What
EastEnders has created a storyline where character Denise Fox is diagnosed with blood cancer to encourage young black women to 'speak up' about their health.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:58:24 GMT · 6h 13m ago
Where
London, UK ·
Why
Mphango Simwaka, diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, worked with the soap opera to help raise awareness after battling for her own diagnosis.
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How this affects you
This collaboration aims to raise awareness of blood cancer symptoms, particularly among young black women, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses and better health outcomes within this demographic. Blood cancer is identified as the third biggest cancer killer in the UK.
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- Culture & Industry6h 13m agoEastEnders has created a storyline where the character of Denise Fox is diagnosed with blood cancer, with input from Mphango Simwaka, a young Londoner who battled the disease.Open article