Health News about Beverley Callard

May 5, 2026, 15:30
UKHealth

Introduction

Beverley Callard is a famous actress. She has breast cancer, but it is in an early stage. She is starting her medical treatment now.

Main Body

Beverley is 69 years old. Doctors found the cancer in February. She had cancer before when she was 32, and she got better. Now, she is getting ready for radiotherapy. Sometimes Beverley feels sad. She does not like how her body changes. But she talks to other people who had cancer. This helps her feel happy and strong. Her husband, Jon McEwan, helps her a lot. He painted a room and put in new lights for her. Beverley says his help is very important for her.

Conclusion

Beverley is ready for her treatment. She wants to get healthy again.

Learning

⚡ The 'Now' vs 'Then' Switch

Look at how we talk about time in this story. It is the key to moving from A1 to A2.

1. The Past (Finished) We use simple words for things that are over:

  • Found (Past of find) → Doctors found the cancer.
  • Had (Past of have) → She had cancer before.
  • Painted (Past of paint) → He painted a room.

2. The Now (Happening/Current) We use "is + ing" for things moving forward:

  • Starting → She is starting treatment.
  • Getting → She is getting ready.

Quick Map: Past (ed/irregular) →\rightarrow Finished Is + ing →\rightarrow In Progress

Vocabulary Learning

breast (n.)
The front part of a person's body that contains the chest area.
Example:She had a check-up for her breast health.
cancer (n.)
A disease where cells grow out of control.
Example:He was diagnosed with cancer after the scan.
stage (n.)
A level or phase of a disease.
Example:The doctor explained the cancer stage to her.
treatment (n.)
Medical care to help a person get better.
Example:She started her cancer treatment last week.
doctors (n.)
People who give medical care.
Example:The doctors examined her carefully.
sad (adj.)
Feeling unhappy or down.
Example:He felt sad when he heard the news.
body (n.)
The physical part of a person.
Example:She exercised to keep her body healthy.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:She talked to other people about her experience.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support.
Example:Her husband helped her with the housework.
room (n.)
A space inside a building.
Example:He painted a new room in bright colors.
lights (n.)
Devices that give illumination.
Example:She installed new lights in the kitchen.
healthy (adj.)
In good physical condition.
Example:She wants to be healthy again.