EastEnders star reveals she ‘couldn’t afford to eat’ after cancer diagnosis stopped her working

Linda Robson opens up about the financial struggles she faced after being diagnosed with cancer

EastEnders star Linda Robson has revealed that she "couldn't afford to eat" after being diagnosed with cancer. The actress, who has played Tracey in the BBC soap since 1985, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.

Robson underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy, which left her unable to work for a year. She said that she had to rely on her savings and the support of her family and friends.

"I couldn't afford to eat," she told The Sun. "I had to rely on my savings and the support of my family and friends. It was a really tough time."

Robson said that she is now in remission and is grateful for the support she received during her illness. She urged others to get checked for cancer regularly.

"If you're worried about anything, get checked out," she said. "Cancer is a horrible disease, but it can be treated if it's caught early."

Robson's story is a reminder of the financial impact that cancer can have on patients and their families. According to the charity Macmillan Cancer Support, cancer patients are more likely to experience financial hardship than people without cancer.

This is due to a number of factors, including the cost of treatment, the loss of income due to being unable to work, and the additional costs associated with having cancer, such as travel and childcare.

There are a number of organisations that can provide financial support to cancer patients and their families. These include Macmillan Cancer Support, the Marie Curie Foundation, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.