Amy Dowden has said she 'doesn’t want anyone's pity' as she opened up about her cancer battle. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May.
09.11.2023 - 16:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star has delighted her co-stars and followers as she reached a major milestone in her cancer journey. The dancer has been openly sharing her journey with her social media following after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer earlier this year.
Amy, 34, found a lump in her right breast before going on her long-awaited honeymoon with her new husband Ben Jones. She headed off on the celebratory holiday but continued to feel the lump and got it checked out once she returned home. She was soon told she had breast cancer and shared the news in June, having already undergone a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.
The Welsh star then faced the news that doctors found another type of cancer, changing her planned course of treatment which she described as a "massive blow" as it meant she couldn't compete on Strictly this year. But Amy has since been sharing her cancer journey and raising awareness for others to check their breasts.
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On Thursday (November 9), Amy had a major update for fans as she had her final round of chemotherapy, ringing the traditional end of treatment bell to celebrate. She admitted she had been 'crying all morning' as she arrived for her eighth and final round of chemo with her husband Ben by her side.
Sharing a photo of the pair outside the hospital as she held up an 'eight' with their fingers, Amy penned: "It’s chemo number 8! The last one! We are finally here. I’ve cried all morning! Right an afternoon of chemo and then I’m so lucky and grateful to be able to ring that
Amy Dowden has said she 'doesn’t want anyone's pity' as she opened up about her cancer battle. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May.
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