Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inHolly PatrickThursday 24 September 2026 13:02 BSTTracy Shaw fights back tears over missed cancer appointmentCoronation Street actor Tracy Shaw revealed she missed a hospital cancer appointment after being unable to find a parking space.The 53-year-old arrived at the hospital early but spent 45 minutes searching the car park without success.In an Instagram Story posted on Wednesday, Shaw explained that the ordeal caused her "horrendous" anxiety.Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock in the ITV soap, announced her cancer diagnosis in April.She has been sharing regular updates about her treatment journey with her social media followers.In fullCoronation Street star Tracy Shaw fights back tears over missed cancer appointmentMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in