EastEnders and Strictly star Kara Tointon reveals she’s undergone double mastectomy

AN EastEnders and Strictly star has revealed that she has undergone a double mastectomy.

Kara Tointon, 41, who played the role of Dawn Swann in hit BBC soap EastEnders, had a double mastectomy after finding out that she carries the BRCA1 gene.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Kara shared an emotional post about her private ordeal.

She explained how she made the decision to have a double mastectomy after losing her mum to ovarian cancer in 2018.

In the post she revealed to fans how she has undergone a double mastectomy and had her Fallopian tubes removed.

In a video with The Eve Appeal, which is a leading gynaecological cancer charity, Kara got candid with viewers.

“This is personal, but important,” the written caption began.

“I am sharing with you my journey with the BRCA1 gene. It’s about understanding, choices, and taking control. Hope this helps someone out there.”