The soap is working with Advocacy groups Brain Tumour Research and Macmillan Cancer Support as EastEnders explores this storyline. Upcoming scenes will show Loa coping with her diagnosis and how it’ll affect her entire family.
Soap producer Chris Clenshaw said that they made it a point to work with advocacy groups to make sure that they accurately present that emotional storyline that many people can relate to. He lauded Harold for her exceptional performance of a character who’s suffering from a brain tumor.
Her portrayal was filled with “grace and understanding,” and Clenshaw hoped that they would represent the storyline with sensitivity and accuracy, so it would resonate with the viewers.
Dany Bell of Macmillan Cancer Support said informational stories such as that of Lola’s help raise awareness of the audience and potentially save lives.
“The moving storyline will show how suddenly a diagnosis can impact every aspect of a person’s life and how challenging it can truly be,” Bell explained.
Bell added that they are well aware that many people in the UK are going through the realities of having someone from their family diagnosed with a brain tumor. He added that MacMillan is ready to offer support to anyone who needs it and encouraged those who have noticed potential signs of cancer to consult their GP right away.
Harold said that she’s grateful for having been trusted with such a storyline, one that’s close to the hearts of many people.
“Sadly many of our viewers will be able to relate to Lola’s story and it’s been heart-breaking to speak to the families affected by brain tumors and hear their stories,” she said.
“They’ve been so amazing in sharing their experiences with me, and I’m so lucky to have them. I wouldn’t be able to do this storyline without their support,” she added.
Viewers know that Lola is sharing custody of her daughter, Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown), with Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). She’s been having headaches recently, which is now revealed as a sign that she’s suffering from a fatal health problem.
Harold has been working with EastEnders for 12 years and she’s extremely excited to “start something new.”
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