EastEnders' Jay star Jamie Borthwick reveals 'terrible' health struggle and question he asks himself every day
10.04.2024 - 15:55
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EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick has opened up about his battle with health anxiety and how therapy has been a significant aid for him. As the London Marathon approaches, the actor, known for his role as Jay on the hit BBC One series, is preparing to run for a cause that deeply affects his family.
The 29-year-old is participating in the marathon to support Prostate Cancer UK, a charity working towards defeating prostate cancer condition that has affected his father, uncle, and cousin.
Jamie's family has had its share of battles with the disease. His father Simon, aged 57, and his uncle both faced prostate cancer diagnoses but were fortunate enough to have it detected early and treated successfully. Meanwhile, his cousin is currently undergoing treatment.
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"Thankfully, with dad and uncle Charlie it was caught very early. We managed to get [it] removed and thankfully it was all fine. My cousin is having treatment, but it's all looking like it's going to be fine," the soap star shared, expressing gratitude for his family members' recoveries.
He will be running the marathon while filming for EastEnders, alongside co-star Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell. The storyline involves their characters training for the marathon in memory of Jay's late wife Lola, who passed away from a brain tumour.
"But I appreciate that I'm one of the very lucky ones," he continued, acknowledging the positive outcomes for his dad and uncle. "Because I know there's a lot of people who sadly don't have the same news as me."
Prostate Cancer UK has revealed that one in eight men