'Home and Away' star Lynne McGranger reveals Irene illness struggles

Home and Away star Lynne McGranger has discussed the next stage of her character's breast cancer storyline, explaining that viewers will soon see Irene Roberts struggling with the side-effects of her treatment.

Scenes which air in Australia next week show Irene collapse due to dehydration after chemotherapy leaves her feeling unwell.

McGranger told TV Week: "Irene's a brick who tries to look on the bright side of things, but the treatment on top of the mastectomy has knocked her about and obviously chemotherapy can make lots of people really ill.

"She isn't coping with the chemo and is throwing up. She collapses because she's dehydrated."

The actress added that she is glad to see Home and Away showing a true-to-life portrayal of the illness as her story is "loosely based" on that of a real-life friend who once fought cancer.

McGranger said: "I really wanted to honour the women out there fighting the battle - we all know someone - as well as those who've won."

Home and Away fans in the UK will see Irene receive her cancer diagnosis in the coming weeks.

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