EastEnders is set to explore a significant health storyline as character Denise Fox will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Diane Parish, who portrays the salon manager, will see her character embark on a challenging journey after experiencing unexplained tiredness, which leads to a series of tests and the eventual diagnosis.

The BBC soap opera will delve into the profound impact of the blood cancer on Denise and her loved ones, with the storyline unfolding across the remainder of the year.

To ensure accuracy and sensitivity, the show has collaborated closely with the national charity, Blood Cancer UK.

Ben Wadey, executive producer at EastEnders said: “It was vital to us that Denise’s storyline is portrayed with sensitivity and care, and we’re grateful to Blood Cancer UK for their advice in helping us tell this story accurately.

“As viewers follow Denise, we hope to shine a light on the realities and challenges of an acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis and the impact it has on the person affected…