SHOCKING NEWS!!! EastEnders reveals Denise’s major turning point in 32 spoiler pictures

Monday 15 June: Denise continues to put her foot down

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She’s not ready to start treatment with everything else going on – and will only proceed on her own terms.

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Monday 15 June: Jack turns to Phil for help

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He shares Denise’s leukaemia diagnosis and the worrying news that she’s refusing to start treatment.

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Monday 15 June: Phil is very worried

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For once, he and Jack are on the same page – they need to find a way to talk Denise round.

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Monday 15 June: Chelsea starts to suspect that something is amiss

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Denise seems distracted.

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Monday 15 June: There’s a party at The Vic

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Kim and Howie are engaged – again!

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Monday 15 June: The happy couple take centre stage

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Their previous troubles seem to be behind them.

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Monday 15 June: Denise raises a toast

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She continues to focus on supporting her family, rather than getting the help she needs herself.

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Monday 15 June: Jack and Phil turn up

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When the occasion finally gets too much for Denise, she shocks everyone by publicly sharing her diagnosis at the pub.

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Monday 15 June: Penny and Vinny attend a birth plan appointment

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But the conversation leaves Vinny feeling sidelined.

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Tuesday 16 June: Denise returns home after her public revelation at The Vic

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The family rally round.

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Tuesday 16 June: Amy, Ricky and Chelsea are all shocked

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However, Chelsea is surprised to learn that Yolande already knew.

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Tuesday 16 June: Jack comforts Denise

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Denise is finally ready to consider starting treatment, so she agrees to return the hospital’s calls.

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Tuesday 16 June: Jack’s friends rally round

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They know that he needs as much support as possible.

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Tuesday 16 June: Denise gets a surprise

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Someone has come to see her…

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Tuesday 16 June: Libby is back

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Belinda Owusu reprises the role.

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Tuesday 16 June: Libby and Denise hug

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Libby wants to support Denise as she begins treatment.

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Tuesday 16 June: Vinny looks to the future

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He asks Penny if she’ll move in with him.

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Tuesday 16 June: Penny is pleased

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It’s a yes!

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Wednesday 17 June: Libby heads to the hospital

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After starting treatment, Denise has asked to see Libby and Chelsea.

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Wednesday 17 June: The sisters unite

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Denise asks them to support each other through this difficult time. Chelsea and Libby also agree to get tested as potential bone marrow donors.