Viewers of ITV soap Emmerdale are speculating that a fan-favourite character could return to the show after 23 years to support Sarah Sugden.
Sarah has faced health problems since she was a child after being diagnosed with a rare type of anaemia, heart failure and throat cancer.
Recently, Sarah's health problems have become a main focus on Emmerdale after she shared her wishes to try IVF to have a child.
Sarah revealed to Vanessa Woodfield that she had booked an appointment with specialists in nearby Leeds to evaluate her health.
However, Sarah is expected to be hit with devastating news in the coming week that could impact her chances of becoming a mother.
Emmerdale fans think the character is returning after 4 years
According to the Express, a trip to the fertility clinic sees doctors find worrying signs that suggest that Sarah may have cancer.
As a source told the Digital Spy: "Sarah is bursting with excitement at the thought of being a mum.
"But Dr Knapp has troubling news - she's found inflammation in Sarah's cervix.
"This could be awful news, she has cancer again.
They added: "This is a life-changing moment, and Sarah has nobody.
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"The biopsy results are here, and Sarah's forced to confront her fate with no support.
"Will it be good news or the cancer she fears?"
With Sarah waiting to find out her biopsy results, fans her suggested that her mum, Debbie Dingle, may return to support her daughter.
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Debbie was last in Emmerdale in 2021, which marked her exit after appearing on the show for nearly two decades.
It comes as fans think Debbie will support her daughter, sharing on Instagram: "Debbie should be around for Sarah's storyline."
Emmerdale airs daily on ITV1 and ITVX.
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