![\"Kit](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_309776666-864a.jpg\")
\n\t\tA family secret gives way to a devastating diagnosis (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n
\t\t
\n\t\tA family secret gives way to a devastating diagnosis (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n
Coronation Street<\/a> is set to explore a harrowing new storyline, which will see Kit Green<\/a>\u00a0(Jacob Roberts<\/a>) diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.<\/p>\n After discovering that they both may carry the familial BRCA gene, both Kit\u2019s mum, Bernie Winter-Alahan<\/a>\u00a0(Jane Hazlegrove<\/a>), and\u00a0sister, Gemma Winter-Brown<\/a>\u00a0(Dolly-Rose Campbell<\/a>), seek testing to discover the truth after the revelation of a long-held family secret that the gene runs through their family.<\/p>\n Carrying a familial BRCA (Breast Cancer) gene mutation means inheriting a harmful change in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes from a parent, which significantly raises your lifetime risk of developing certain cancers.<\/p>\n Off-screen, Kit has already sought a medical opinion amid growing concerns about his health, with breast cancer the furthest thing from his mind.<\/p>\n \u2018I genuinely didn\u2019t know that men could get breast cancer and I felt, to make it authentic, that Kit shouldn\u2019t know that men can get breast cancer either\u2019, said actor Jacob.<\/p>\n Sadly, though, male breast cancer is a very real condition that poses a serious threat to life and something almost 500 men in the UK face every year and, while incredibly rare and accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases, many men are completely unaware that they can get it, which, in turn, leads to embarrassment, delayed diagnoses, and higher mortality rates.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In ITV\u2019s new promo video for the storyline, we see an anxious Kit awaiting his results, while the story, which begins in September, will see Kit on his difficult journey from his initial diagnosis, to the emotional fallout and through his treatment, while also showing how the news affects Kit\u2019s entire family.<\/p>\n \u2018Speaking to the charities and male survivors has been really insightful,\u2019 said Jacob.<\/p>\n \u2018Lots of men don\u2019t know they can get this and for Kit it\u2019s that utter disbelief of how can this be? <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAsk Metro<\/p>\n Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about \u2013 powered by Metro and trusted publications.<\/p>\n \u2018Not only for his age, but how can I have this as a bloke and who else in the family could be affected.\u2019<\/p>\n The Coronation Street production team have been working incredibly closely with both Macmillan Cancer Support and Breast Cancer Now, in a bit to accurately portray Kit\u2019s cancer while also raising awareness of the illness occurring in males.<\/p>\n \t\t Corrie boss Kate Brooks<\/a> said of the story: \u2018This diagnosis absolutely shakes the foundations of Kit\u2019s life as he struggles to digest what this means not only for him, but also for his family and loved ones.<\/p>\n \u2018Kit\u2019s a complex character, and he struggles as he navigates this new world he\u2019s been thrust into. <\/p>\n \u2018His vulnerabilities become all too apparent as he wrestles with what this means to his sense of identity. <\/p>\n \u2018Whilst male breast cancer is rare, it\u2019s important that we show it can happen to anyone. <\/p>\n \u2018We must normalize conversations around this to encourage people to consult their GP at the earliest opportunity if any changes arise.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t Dany Bell, Cancer Care Strategic Adviser for Macmillan Cancer Support, who has played an integral role on shaping the storyline and scripts also spoke on the upcoming plot line: \u2018The team at Coronation Street has worked tirelessly to represent breast cancer in men accurately and responsibly and Macmillan is proud to have partnered with ITV on this story.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018I know many people diagnosed with cancer will be able to relate with Kit\u2019s feelings of shock and anxiety; going through cancer can be one of the toughest challenges many people will ever face, but this storyline reminds us that no one has to go through cancer alone. <\/p>\n \u2018Along with Kit being surrounded by caring family and friends, Macmillan is also there to support everyone affected by cancer. <\/p>\n \u2018Talking about cancer matters and through the support of Macmillan healthcare professionals and services like our Support Line, Online Community and Buddies, we help people like Kit feel less alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018We hope that this story will help show that nobody facing cancer in the UK has to struggle in silence. We\u2019re here for everyone affected by cancer, whoever or wherever they are.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tBreast cancer in males\t\t\t<\/p>\n Common symptoms can include<\/p>\n A painless lump or swelling under the nipple or areola.<\/p>\n An inverted or retracted nipple that turns inward.<\/p>\n Nipple discharge or bleeding.<\/p>\n Skin dimpling, puckering, or scaling on the chest.<\/p>\n Sores (ulcers) on the chest or nipple area.<\/p>\n Risk factors include<\/p>\n Older age, most frequently diagnosed in men in their 60s.<\/p>\n Inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations.<\/p>\n High oestrogen levels linked to obesity or liver disease.<\/p>\n Genetic conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome.<\/p>\n Statistics<\/p>\n Around 400 to 420 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year. For comparison, roughly 59,000 women are diagnosed annually.<\/p>\n Approximately 1 in 870 men in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.<\/p>\n There are around 85 deaths from male breast cancer each year in the UK. Since the early 1970s, male breast cancer mortality rates have decreased by about 47%.<\/p>\n While breast cancer diagnoses in UK women have risen by roughly a quarter since the early 1990s, incidence rates in men have remained stable.<\/p>\n Sally Kum, associate director of nursing and health information at Breast Cancer Now also spoke about working with the soap: \u2018Kit\u2019s story serves as a powerful reminder that breast cancer can happen to anyone. <\/p>\n \u2018Male breast cancer is very rare, but raising awareness and normalising conversations around the disease is crucial, to encourage men to check their chest regularly and see their GP if they notice new or unusual changes. <\/p>\n \u2018While most changes won\u2019t be cancer, the earlier it\u2019s diagnosed, the better the chances of treating it successfully.<\/p>\n \u2018We\u2019ve drawn on our insights and extensive expertise supporting people affected by breast cancer to help guide this storyline and ensure that it\u2019s portrayed authentically, particularly some of the complexities around family history and how Kit may navigate the impacts of his diagnosis and treatment. <\/p>\n \u2018Information and support is out there for anyone affected by Kit\u2019s experiences \u2013 no-one should feel they have to face breast cancer alone.\u2019<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Gemma](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_308895930-f70f.jpg\")
\n\t\tKit\u2019s whole family have been affected by the unearthing of a family secret (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Kit](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEI_308895851-fca1.jpg\")
\n\t\tWe\u2019ll see the impact of Kit\u2019s illness on the entire family (Picture: Danielle Baguley\/ITV)<\/p>\n
\nMORE: Is Emmerdale on tonight? ITV soaps schedule confirmed with weekend surprise<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Jodie strikes again<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMORE: Kit faces worst mistake ever on Coronation Street as Jodie snares him<\/a><\/p>\n