Actress Tracy Shaw hospitalized with severe chemotherapy side effects

Actress Tracy Shaw has been hospitalized following severe side effects from her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. The 52-year-old star, known for her role in "Coronation Street," revealed her struggles in an emotional Instagram post shared on Sunday, ten days after completing a cycle of chemotherapy.

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I no longer have the strength

Shaw described feeling "vulnerable like a child" and admitted she "no longer has the strength." She recounted being alone at home when she experienced a crisis and had to seek help from a neighbor. The actress detailed the harsh physical toll of the treatment, including fungal infections and severe digestive problems, stating, "This is the effect chemotherapy has on the body. It kills everything, including the lining of my stomach."

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I feel vulnerable like a child

She expressed disappointment that she did not get the expected week-long break after chemotherapy, as her son had to attend a wedding. Shaw also noted her extreme sensitivity to noise and her reduced appetite, subsisting on a diet of eggs, plain chips, and bread. "I feel fragile, people and noise bother me. My ears have become incredibly sensitive," she shared.

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This is the effect chemotherapy has on the body. It kills everything, including the lining of my stomach.

Despite her difficult experience, Shaw's post garnered an outpouring of support from fans who flooded her comments with messages of love and encouragement. Many praised her honesty and bravery in sharing her story. Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock in "Coronation Street" from 1995 to 2003, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. Her treatment plan includes upcoming surgeries to remove lumps and lymph nodes, followed by radiotherapy.

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I thought I would be able to manage on my own, but I ended up in the emergency room. There is no strength left.