Emmerdale airs heartbreaking news for Sarah Sugden in ITVX release

Following the decision to undergo IVF treatment, Sarah received a diagnosis of cervical cancer as a result of a subsequent examination.

However, when told that the surgery could enable her to carry a child, she decided to proceed with the egg extraction process initially.

Initially, Sarah shared her whole tale only with her former boyfriend, Jacob Gallagher (played by Joe-Warren Plant), and a close confidant, Jacob. However, in the end, she had to reveal all to her concerned grandparents, Charity (Emma Atkins) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), due to some circumstances.

Jacob agreed to serve as a sperm donor and aid Sarah in rearing their potential child. He was ready to assume all responsibilities should Sarah pass away prematurely due to Fanconi anemia.

Following the approval of Jacob’s involvement, Sarah was delighted to start co-parenting with him.

On Thursday, June 26th, 2025, I find myself shifting my attention to Sarah’s wellbeing, as the long-awaited day of her surgery finally approaches.

Regrettably, when Charity confesses that she isn’t fully convinced by Sarah’s decision to become pregnant, it leads to an upset in Sarah.

At the hospital, Charity feels upset with herself over her poorly chosen words, and both she and Cain are on edge as they await updates on the situation.

However, upon the surgeon’s arrival, they are informed by him that Sarah’s operation didn’t go as planned, causing Cain and Charity to fall into a state of worry or alarm.

To catch up with the whole tale, you can stream the newest episode through ITVX, or simply wait till 7:30 PM, when Emmerdale is broadcasted on ITV.

Regrettably, this unfortunate turn of events is likely to significantly alter Sarah’s life plans as she had envisioned them.

In light of the challenges she’s already experienced at a young age, how will Sarah adapt to her current circumstances?

Anyone affected by Sarah’s story can find out more information or seek support via Macmillan.