Emmerdale's Dr Liam Cavanagh has been struggling with his health in recent weeks and it's now been revealed that he's been experiencing symptoms of prostate cancer Emmerdale's Dr Liam Cavanagh has been struggling with his health in recent weeks (Image: ITV)

A cancer charity has praised a "hugely important" Emmerdale storyline centred around Dr Liam Cavanagh, portrayed by actor Jonny McPherson. ‌

DuringTuesday's (September 16) episode of the ITV soap, the village GP confided his worries about his prostate health to Claudette Anderson (Flo Wilson), who insisted he seeked medical attention from a fellow practitioner. ‌

Liam felt mortified when Claudette discovered him relieving himself at the allotment . Drawing Claudette aside to the Woolpack's back room, Liam admitted he

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