Beverley Callard has told how medics were worried she should have started radiotherapy earlier following her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

The I'm A Celebrity star, 69, admitted it 'wasn't what she wanted to hear' after attending the hospital to discuss a treatment plan with doctors.

Beverley has moved to Ireland from England and revealed it had taken a while for her medical records to be transferred between the countries.

Beverley, who is known for playing Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, first publicly revealed her diagnosis on Ireland's RTE Late Late Show earlier this year.

At the time, she announced she was having her lymph nodes removed as a precautionary measure in a bid to stop the cancer spreading.

Beverley said on Instagram: 'Well I went to the hospital today at quarter past three, and they all seemed very nice, obviously they're new to me.

'They are a little concerned because they think I should've started the radiotherapy before now but of course because we moved house, it took a while for my medical records to come from England to Ireland et cetera but they've all arrived.

'I've got to go back on Thursday morning to see some more doctors and medical people and then they will begin it soon so it went okay, it went okay.

'So I will keep you updated.'

In her video caption, she put: 'A trip to the breast clinic today… it went ok, not quite what I wanted to hear but a step forward nonetheless. Hoping to get started as soon as possible!'

Sharing kind messages in the comments section, her fans wrote: 'That's good. These things take time I guess. You look fabulous'; 'Every best outcome';

'Positive vibes Beverley'; 'We have the most amazing health care workers and everything will work out for you Bev. Thinking of you both'; 'You've got this darling'. 

Beverley now resides in Ireland where she works on Irish soap Fair City.

In April, she revealed she received new test results which confirmed she could begin radiotherapy. She was given news of her diagnosis just after she relocated to Dublin.

The soap star has been giving fans updates on her health ever since and gave some positive news in an Instagram video.

She said: 'I've got absolutely great news. One of the lymph nodes that they'd sent over for testing to see how aggressive the cancer would be and it's on low numbers which is really good.'

'That means I can begin the radiotherapy very soon, which I'm pleased about. So the next step is coming ahead. Thank you for all your messages, I'm sending loads of love. I am popping champagne! Wahey!'

She captioned the video: 'Well… the results are in and we are popping the champagne! I can't begin to explain the relief… now on to the next steps. What a journey it's been so far… sending love and thanks to everyone.'

Beverley's husband Jon also appeared in the video and said: 'What a f***ing journey!' as the couple enjoyed a drink. 

The actress was inundated with well wishes including from some of her celebrity pals. 

Denise Welch wrote: 'So proud of you Beverley,' while Seann Walsh added: 'Oh my God, I’m so happy Bev,' and GK Barry penned: 'So happy for you Bev'.

It came after Beverley had to pull out of the live I'm A Celebrity... South Africa final on medical advice - after being forced to quit the show due to ill health before being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The series was pre-recorded in Kruger National Park last year, with the actress forced to leave on medical grounds after 'a funny turn'. 

Four months after filming, she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

Beverley became emotional as she watched back her I'm A Celebrity exit and revealed she had no idea she was battling breast cancer.

In an Instagram video, Beverley explained what the incident was that prompted her to leave and how it was the 'start' of her battle with cancer. 

Beverley said: 'I just watched my exit on I'm A Celeb and it made me cry all over again. Of course, I didn't know then that I had cancer but I just knew that it was the last couple of days there that I hadn't felt very well. 

'What happened was, I went into the Bush Telegraph and apparently, I lost consciousness for a little while. I just wasn't feeling myself. 

'They took me to a medical hut and they were amazing. They really looked after me and they said "you can't go back".

'And I said, "don't say that, don't send me home, I'll be fine." I wanted to succeed and make it through to the end but that was the start of everything. It's made me really emotional but I will beat this. I will beat it.'

On the show, Beverley told camp: 'I've got something to tell you all. I didn't feel very well this morning and I had a bit of a funny turn and they've said I can't come back in I've got to go. I'm absolutely gutted. I don't want to go'. 

Campmate Ashley Roberts reassured her: 'You've got to look after yourself and we will see you in a few days'.  

Beverley continued: 'I don't want this to finish. I wanted to prove that older women could do it'.

The campmates were left in shock by the departure as Adam broke down in tears and said: 'It is so sad to see her go out like that', while Scarlett Moffatt added: 'The camp won't be the same without her'. 

After being forced to leave on medical grounds, Beverley gushed she had the most 'wonderful' time of her life.

She said: 'I had the experience of a lifetime. The people were amazing. They were the best bunch of people ever. Yes, we were hungry and we were dirty but it was wonderful.'

Bev continued: 'This time completely overshadowed 2020. I'm so glad I said yes, because I did have to think about it. I've been covered in bugs before, did I really want to do it again? 

'Also, last time I'd just had a new hip, so there were a lot of challenges I wasn't allowed to do. I hated that, because I'm not like that. I wanted to be up for everything and this time I could be. 

'The sunshine and the climate changed everything. It completely knocked 2020 out of the park.'

Previously Bev took part in the 20th series of the hit show hosted by Ant and Dec in 2020 at Gwrych Castle in Wales where she finished in fourth place.