Coronation Street has confirmed a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis for Kit Green, finally explaining some of his recent troubling behaviour.
The storyline begins after estranged aunt Celeste dies. Gemma then discovers a devastating family secret.
She finds out there could be a BRCA gene mutation in the family. It leads her and Bernie to undergo genetic testing. What they don’t realise is that Kit has already sought medical help.
Breast cancer was not even something Kit had considered. But his diagnosis poses a serious threat to his life. It will leave him struggling to come to terms with what lies ahead. How will he cope?
Kit has been acting strangely and making mysterious phone calls (Credit: ITV)
Coronation Street will raise awareness of male breast cancer
Male breast cancer is rare, accounting for less than one per cent of breast cancer cases, but almost 500 men in the UK face the disease each year.
A lack of awareness can lead to embarrassment and delays in seeking medical advice. Through Kit’s experience, Coronation Street hopes to encourage more open conversations about the illness.
The soap has worked closely with Macmillan Cancer Support and Breast Cancer Now while developing the storyline. Both charities have helped ensure Kit’s diagnosis, treatment and emotional response are portrayed accurately.
Jacob Roberts, who plays Kit, has admitted: “I genuinely didn’t know that men could get breast cancer.” The actor felt that Kit should share that same lack of awareness.
The whole family could be affected (Credit: ITV)
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