Vicky Pattison shares her heartbreak over sister Laura’s uterine cancer battle and hysterectomy as she reveals ‘supportive’ sibling is still her biggest cheerleader whilst she tries for a baby with husband Ercan

Vicky Pattison has shared her heartbreak over her sister Laura’s cancer diagnosis.The Geordie Shore star’s sibling took to Instagram earlier this month to reveal that she has been secretly battling cancer and she ‘didn’t know if she’d live’ as the disease spread.Laura also said that she was waiting for the latest test results, where she hoped she would be told she’s cancer free.But now Vicky – who has been helping to fundraise for cancer charity CoppaFeel! – has heartbreakingly revealed that Laura is still having scans and biopsies as she shared how deeply important this campaign is to her.Opening up about her sister’s diagnosis for the first time, she told the Daily Mail: ‘I have been very fortunate in a lot of ways. ‘This year, however, my sister, Laura, has been going through with her own cancer journey. She’s had uterine cancer and to hear at 34 that you have to have a full hysterectomy…’Breaking down in tears, she continued: ‘Your dreams of growing your family and not having another child aren’t going to be possible, certainly not a natural capacity, or a very bit uphill to swallow or someone for anyone in particular, someone like your sister who has always just dreamed of being away for the mother and all those things.’She’s grieving the life that she thought she had and has to come to terms with her new normal.’ Vicky Pattison has shared her heartbreak over her sister Laura’s uterine cancer diagnosis and subsequent hysterectomy (Pictured together in 2019 at Laura’s wedding) Vicky revealed despite her sibling having to undergo the heartbreak of having a hysterectomy, she has still been her biggest cheerleader when it comes to baby planningVicky, who has been with the charity for over ten years, added that she ‘found it extra emotional and extra difficult this year’ taking part in their latest fundraising event. She also praised her sister for being so ‘resilient and strong and brave, and stoic’ throughout and being the best mother to her six-year-old daughter Mavie. The star continued: ‘She’s just put her best foot forward and gone on with it and refused any narrative apart from that she was going to live and survive.’She’s going to see her daughter’s next birthday.’It’s made me even more impressed and even more in love with her and even more obsessed with her.’It’s made me quite introspective, to not be putting off the things that you really want. ‘Like, the life has it’s, like, no guarantees, no promises, I suppose, and nobody knows what’s around the corner.’I do think I need to nurture my personal life.’The reality star went on to say that despite her sibling having to undergo the heartbreak of having a hysterectomy, she has still been her biggest cheerleader when it comes to baby planning. Vicky explained that filming her two-part documentary, Vicky Pattison: Maybe, Baby? confirmed that she and her husband Ercan Ramadan would ‘love to be parents’.The Channel 4 show followed the pair, who married in 2024, explore the realities of parenthood, societal pressures, and alternative routes to having children.Vicky said: ‘Ercan comes from a very big Turkish real family, and I’ve got a very close family, and we’ve both got lots of love to give. So yeah, so we are trying for a baby.’And I think now more so than ever, I’ve been I’m aware that that is a priority for us.’I spoke to my sister about it all, because obviously that’s going to be a sensitive one to navigate, given her current situation and in typical Laura fashion, she is the most supportive sister anyone could ask for.’She can’t wait to be an auntie.”Although she did say she was going to fill my kids full of sugar and then f**k off and let me deal with it, which is fair because that’s what I’ve been doing with babies,’ she joked. Her sister’s diagnosis has put things into perspective for the star and she revealed she and husband Ercan Ramadan are now pushing forward with their plans to have a baby  Earlier this month, Vicky joined Giovanna Fletcher in completing the ‘CoppaTrek! with Gi’ across the Great Wall of China They both, along with other stars, led 120 supporters on an extraordinary challenge that raised vital funds and awareness breast cancer charity, CoppaFeel!Earlier this month, Vicky joined Giovanna Fletcher in completing the ‘CoppaTrek! with Gi’ across the Great Wall of China. They both, along with other stars, led 120 supporters on an extraordinary challenge that raised vital funds and awareness for breast cancer charity, CoppaFeel!Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting one in seven women in their lifetime and around 400 men each year.CoppaFeel! is the UK’s only youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity, and they’re on a mission to get young people checking their chests. Opening up about her trekking the Great Wall of China, Vicky said: ‘I’ve been lucky enough to be working alongside and volunteering with CoppaFeel! for over 10 years now.’There’s something so special about these treks. It’s the women. ‘Like, don’t get me wrong, I’ve trekked through the Sahara desert, but climbing the Great Wall of China, the Icelandic mountains, Mont Blanc, whatever you want to call it, those are bucket-list things that I consider myself so fortunate and privileged to be able to do in my lifetime.’But it’s not what I take away from the experiences, what I take away is the incredible women and men I meet… They’re so inspirational and so powerful.’For a lot of these women, their cancer journeys are ongoing, you know.’They are still going through treatment, and they still pop on their walking boots and go and do these incredibly difficult challenges to raise money and awareness for this heartbreaking disease that as we all know, affects so many people.’She continued: ‘CoppaFeel! is the leading charity raising awareness about breast cancer in young people and they’re saving lives. ‘These incredible treks give these women the purpose and a chance to find themselves but also find other women going through similar things.’Cancer can be an incredibly lonely and isolating experience, even if you’re one of the lucky ones and you recover.’A lot of people don’t know how to be with you afterwards, you know, or when you’re going through it, they don’t know how to treat you. ‘Did they wrap you up in cotton wool? Do they treat you normally like having this shared experience with women who know exactly what you’re going through can be life saving for these women’To donate to CoppaFeel! please visit https://coppatrek-great-wall-of-china.coppafeel.org/