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Published 11:28 5 Jan 2014 GMT
Updated 06:35 18 Dec 2014 GMT

Roxanne, as Jo Sugden in UK soap Emmerdale
The actress had surgery to have the tumour removed, but faced a four week wait over Christmas to find out whether doctors had succeeded in removing the full tumour.
Speaking to The Sun On Sunday, Roxanne said: “If they hadn't caught it in time, the cancer would have spread and I would have needed further surgery and chemotherapy immediately.”
She added that she now thinks of her cancer battle as a “badge of honour”, saying: “You actually feel more feminine - because you feel more powerful as your body has won.”Explore more on these topics: