Shortly after Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) was told she has a tumour in Emmerdale, she made it clear she didn’t want the brain surgery that would hopefully control it.
This was largely down to the fear she felt surrounding the operation itself, and the aftermath that would follow. Moira felt overwhelmed at the prospect of someone ‘tinkering’ inside her head, and thought managing it other ways would be the best option.
Yesterday though, things started to change for her.
After telling Mack Boyd (Lawrence Robb) she’d be more than capable of looking after Isaac (Bobby Dunsmuir) alone for little while, Moira experienced a seizure.
It left Isaac without any adult care but thankfully, the quick-thinking lad managed to call 999 to inform them of Moira’s development.
In the aftermath, once Moira learnt that Isaac saved her, she started to ponder over her decision to not have brain surgery. The young lad made a comment about wanting Moira to be his mum for years and years, which left her with things to think about.
In tonight’s episode of the ITV soap, Moira continued to rest in bed. She was joined by Cain (Jeff Hordley), who listened to his wife as she started to open up.
Moira said that she doesn’t want Isaac and Kyle (Huey Quinn) to see her so unwell and because of this, she’s decided to have the surgery.
Coming to this conclusion certainly didn’t decrease the amount of fear Moira had surrounding it though.
She told Cain she’s completely terrified about the risks surrounding the surgery and he tried his best to support her.
Actress Natalie J Robb, who has played Moira since 2009, said: ‘I feel really fortunate to be trusted with such a challenging storyline.
‘Moira and her family have an extremely challenging time ahead, and I’m hoping I can portray it in a truthful way that does justice to all the people who are really suffering with a brain tumour.’
Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper added: ‘Moira’s diagnosis comes as a huge shock to both her and her family and Moira faces an emotional and challenging time ahead.
‘The research and support we’ve received throughout this storyline has allowed us to depict the realities of the condition and though at times it may be distressing to see the symptoms Moira’s experiencing, we’re keen to explore the hope and resilience Moira finds as she comes to terms with her diagnosis.’
