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EastEnders newlywed Tanya Jessop is to be diagnosed with cervical cancer in a forthcoming storyline, show bosses have announced.

The businesswoman and mother-of-three receives the bombshell news from doctors later this year, just as her current infidelity storyline featuring husband Greg and ex-partner Max Branning reaches a climax.

Confirming the plot, EastEnders' executive producer Bryan Kirkwood told the Daily Star Sunday: "EastEnders has worked closely with experts in the field to ensure we accurately portray this sensitive issue.

"Viewers will see how Tanya uses her inner determination to deal with what will be one of the toughest challenges of her life."

News of Tanya's shock diagnosis follows weeks of speculation over the character's future following previous hints that she would receive "a huge, life-changing shock" in the months ahead. Jake Wood, who plays Max, had also confirmed that a "big twist" was in store.

EastEnders viewers have recently seen Tanya (Jo Joyner) cheat on Greg by embarking on a steamy affair with Max, and the Daily Star Sunday also reports that Greg - played by Stefan Booth - will depart Albert Square once the truth about his wife's betrayal is exposed.

A show source told the newspaper: "Stefan's exit will come shortly after he discovers what Tanya has been up to."

Tanya's illness storyline is expected to air across the autumn.



Oh well at least it isn't a pregnancy storyline even if the affair is dull. Jo Joyner is a good actress so she'll pull off the Cervical Cancer bit.

[Kerry]

[Iceman]

I'm glad its not the Baby storyline, when was the last cancer storyline in EE? Peggy?

[Patrick]

'EastEnders has worked closely with...'

They say this every time a storyline happens.

[Patrick]

I don't know what I'm more upset about though - Tanya possibly dieing or Sir Greg leaving.

[Stu]

Max is the smoker Tanya get's the cancer.

I lol'd.

[Jords]

This storyline is probably just to get the audience back on Tanya's side as many dont like the affair storyline.. still it will be good.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Stu

Max is the smoker Tanya get's the cancer.

I lol'd.

2nd hand smoke, Arista will be pleased.

[Jords]

Her vagina didnt breathe in the smoke

[Stu]

Max is immune to the effects of the average cigarette.

Must be something to do with those suits he wears.

What a bloke.

[Iceman]

Yeah but you know what A's like

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by Iceman

2nd hand smoke, Arista will be pleased.

Doesn't cause cervical cancer

[Stu]

It does now.

[Jordan.]

Hollyoaks covered this months ago, no doubt EE will get all the praise/rewards...

[Kerry]

Cervical cancer can be caused by a certain infection from having unprotected sex. It's why teen girls now have the HPV vaccination

(Sorry, bore alert)

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

Hollyoaks covered this months ago, no doubt EE will get all the praise/rewards...

Steph

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Stu

What a bloke.

The other day when he sent Greg to the High Street to buy Tanya some exotic fruit for her breakfast that she had never heard of, Legendary.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Patrick

The other day when he sent Greg to the High Street to buy Tanya some exotic fruit for her breakfast that she had never heard of, Legendary.

I bet he was just getting rid of him so he could pop out the back and have a cheeky fag.

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by ~Kerry~

Cervical cancer can be caused by a certain infection from having unprotected sex. It's why teen girls now have the HPV vaccination

(Sorry, bore alert)

Yeah, Thanks alot Jade Goody.



It's a disgrace though how school's go all out to make sure girl's Vagina's don't get all covered in cancer - yet they don't care about that new sex disease that Boys in particular are at risk of getting, because of Oral Sex.

Was a doc on BBC3 about it in January and how it's being ignored by the government or something.

Make sure the woman's *****s are taken care of, but when it comes to the welfare of our dicks - no one is interested.

Wankers.

[Stu]

I'm more concerned about my palm. It's starting to really hurt my face.

[AJ.]

Jesus christ can eastenders get any more depressing!

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Yeah, Thanks alot Jade Goody.



It's a disgrace though how school's go all out to make sure girl's Vagina's don't get all covered in cancer - yet they don't care about that new sex disease that Boys in particular are at risk of getting, because of Oral Sex.

Was a doc on BBC3 about it in January and how it's being ignored by the government or something.

Make sure the woman's *****s are taken care of, but when it comes to the welfare of our dicks - no one is interested.

Wankers.

I would imagine you're joking......

[Jords]

Originally Posted by DeejayAJ

Jesus christ can eastenders get any more depressing!

She could die of it?

[Kerry]

Jade gets cervical cancer - Medical experts click their fingers and THERES the cure


No medical research already had been going on for god knows how many years.......

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by DeejayAJ

Jesus christ can eastenders get any more depressing!

EastEnders isn't even that depressing.



I'd rather watch fights, deaths, arguments, break ups etc than a fella with a beard milking a cow on Emmerdale, Becky from Corrie shouting the word Flaming a few times before trying to be a Psycho or some Slut on Hollyoaks thinking she's a model.

EastEnders is the most realistic.