Abi Phillips

The actor and singer says two lumps in her neck were previously "passed off" by doctors who "said I was 'young' and it wouldn't be anything'".

"I booked in with a specialist and immediately she told me she was very concerned due to where my lumps were located and referred me for an urgent biopsy and scans." "I'd previously been sent away from the doctors after having found two lumps in my neck, they'd passed it off and said I was 'young' and it wouldn't be anything and I was 'probably getting over a cold' or my body was 'fighting something off'. The actor and singer says two lumps in her neck were previously "passed off" by doctors who "said I was 'young' and it wouldn't be anything'".

Actor and singer-songwriter Abi Phillips, the 28-year-old star of Hollyoaks, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Phillips, known for playing Liberty ...

“I wouldn’t have taken things further with seeing a specialist if I hadn’t seen @demijones1 post as her lumps were in the exact same place as mine. After booking in with a specialist, Phillips was referred for an urgent biopsy and scans. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

Abi, who played Liberty Savage in Hollyoaks, thanked Love Island star Demi Jones for highlighting what symptoms to look for.

I wouldn’t have taken things further with seeing a specialist if I hadn’t seen @demijones1 post as her lumps were in the exact same place as mine.” “Fast forward two weeks and just before Easter weekend I had an appointment to see a consultant at the QE hospital who sat me down and told me that I had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and that I would need surgery and radiotherapy treatment. She said: “I booked in with a specialist and immediately she told me she was very concerned due to where my lumps were located and referred me for an urgent biopsy and scans.

The former Love Island contestant, 23, has taken to her Instagram Story to send well wishes to Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips, who revealed on Monday she has ...

I booked in with a specialist and immediately she told me she was very concerned due to where my lumps were located and referred me for an urgent biopsy and scans.' Hollyoaks: Abi found fame on Hollyoaks at the age of 16 when she debuted as Liberty in 2010. If there's a lump in your neck that doesn't feel right, please just go and get it checked by a doctor, push for appointments - and check out Thyroid Cancer Trust, The Butterfly Cancer Trust as well, that can message you and give you more information.' She wrote alongside the snap: 'I'M CANCER FREE!!!! I did it! She said: 'I'm still dealing with my dad at home, who is terminally ill, I've overcome cancer and I think life is so short. I'm sending all my love to you,' she continued. She concluded: 'It gets better I promise. Abi went on to reveal that a consultant later confirmed the worst and told her that her cancer would need urgent surgery and radiotherapy treatment. Update: She concluded: 'It gets better I promise. 'I just want to say I'm so grateful for everyone that messages me. - Abi went on to reveal that a consultant later confirmed the worst and told her that her cancer would need urgent surgery and radiotherapy treatment Alongside a photo of the soap star on Tuesday, Demi penned: 'So pleased my Cancer story is helping others to get diagnosed more quickly with Thyroid Cancer and getting it treated and removed!