Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian, 42, diagnosed with breast cancer leaving her in ‘total shock’ as she begins treatment

HOLLYOAKS star Ali Bastian has been diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, leaving her in “total shock”.

The 42-year-old star is undergoing weekly chemotherapy sessions and is set to undergo a mastectomy and radiotherapy treatment early next year.

She told OK! magazine: “It was a total shock. I have mornings when I wake up and I’ve forgotten… and then suddenly I remember. I’m still trying to process it.”