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HOLLYOAKS' Ali Bastian has made a heartbreaking plea to fans for financial help as she shared a health update on her battle with breast cancer.

The 42-year-old actress played Becca Dean in the Channel 4 soap from 2001 to 2007.

Ali was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in June
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Ali was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in JuneCredit: Instagram / alibastianinsta
Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian shaves her head in emotional video amid cancer battle
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Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian shaves her head in emotional video amid cancer battleCredit: Instagram / @alibastianinsta
Hollyoaks Ali Bastian appeals to fans to donate the price of a coffee to fund lifesaving cancer research
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Hollyoaks Ali Bastian appeals to fans to donate the price of a coffee to fund lifesaving cancer researchCredit: Instagram
Hollyoaks star shares an update about her cancer journey
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Hollyoaks star shares an update about her cancer journeyCredit: Instagram

Ali, who was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in June and has been undergoing chemotherapy, posted a photo of herself in a wood and gave some background about her cancer battle.

She is about to face surgery to remove her breast in the coming weeks and, as she gathers her strength, she asked fans to donate enough to buy a coffee on the link buymeacoffee.

All of the proceeds will go towards lifesaving cancer research.

She wrote in the post: "So I had my last chemo on Friday! Def more to say about this part of the ride, but I'm just recovering now and getting my strength up for surgery in a few weeks."

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She went on to add: "A lovely follower recommended I put one of these links up, as I think sometimes people would like to help but are unsure how.

"I have sat with it for a few weeks as I wasn't sure how I felt.

"But here it is!

Any coffee is greatly and warmly received.

"I know times are hard and strange, so please, no pressure AT ALL!"

She added: "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support and kindness."

Ali discovered the lump while breastfeeding her daughter Isabella.

She told in an interview: "It was a total shock"

"I have mornings when I wake up and I've forgotten and then suddenly I remember."

The actress now lives in Ireland with her husband and two children.

It was only when she was breastfeeding that she thought she had a blocked duct but it didn't clear up, even with antibiotics.

After her chemotherapy, she will next have a single mastectomy followed by chemotherapy.

She hopes that sharing her journey and the appeal will help to raise awareness of the symptoms for more women like her.

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If you would like to donate, visit her

Meanwhile, if you have any of the following symptoms, be sure to consult a GP.

Actress Ali pictured before she discovered her breast cancer
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Actress Ali pictured before she discovered her breast cancerCredit: Getty
Ali Bastian shaves her head in emotional video amid cancer battle
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Ali Bastian shaves her head in emotional video amid cancer battleCredit: Instagram / @alibastianinsta
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