Coronation Street has confirmed baby Frankie’s diagnosis, and it is heartbreaking news for Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). Frankie was rushed to hospital last week after bruises were found on his body. Though Gus and Anthea suspected Lauren of abusing their grandson, it was soon revealed that the bruises had been the result of an illness.
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The doctors conducted countless tests to ensure they got the right diagnosis, but warned Lauren that Frankie may need a bone marrow transplant. In tonight’s episode of the ITV soap, the doctor confirmed that Frankie had aplastic anaemia, and would need the transplant after all.
This left Lauren terrified, having already discovered that she wouldn’t be able to be a donor herself. However, she was given some hope earlier this week when she discovered that Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) was pregnant with Frankie’s half-sibling.
Unfortunately, she was left devastated when Dee-Dee revealed that she was going to get an abortion. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who’s leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale?.
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