EastEnders character Sam Mitchell is to be diagnosed with breast cancer, the soap has said.

The character, played by Kim Medcalf, makes her Walford return next month amid the discovery of a lump in her breast.

Sam was last on-screen in January last year and on her return in December her “erratic behaviour” is noticed by her family who encourage her to go to the doctor to get the breast lump checked.

Results confirm she has breast cancer, EastEnders has said, but added that due to an early diagnosis having had it checked quickly, she makes a “full recovery” after the lump is removed via a lumpectomy, with scenes set to air in the new year.

It added that the storyline follows the character and those around her from when she considers seeking medical advice, to diagnosis and treatment, hi

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