Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said she does get “angry” and it will “take a while to accept” her cancer diagnosis at such a young age while also managing a chronic illness.
09.11.2023 - 21:43 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said "I'll never be the same Amy again" after ringing the chemotherapy bell at hospital in a tear-jerking video.
The 33 year old professional dancer has bravely been battling stage three breast cancer over the past year, as she's shared many emotional updates to Instagram. Her post on Thursday, 9 November was one of thankfulness and joy as she reached the milestone of finishing her chemotherapy treatment, although she shared that she is awaiting an MRI scan to determine if she needs more surgery.
In the video, Amy could be seen walking through hospital corridors in a black skirt and tights, with a white t-shirt that bore the words 'go grab life' printed on it. She smiled and cried as the corridor was lined with nurses and doctors who clapped for her, before she went on to embrace many of them, with tears streaming down her face.
Amy then walked over to the chemotherapy bell and rang it, with her emotions clear to see. In her post's lengthy caption, Amy wrote: "I rang the bell and I’m so thankful I got too! "My toughest journey yet! These past few months I look back and think how did my body get through this both physically and mentally.
From the words I’m so sorry Amy, it’s cancer and what’s your fertility plans.
To having a mastectomy, two weeks later hormone daily injections for egg retrieval, a little Crohns flare up and then on to chemo plus shutting down my ovaries on the same day which sadly lead to sepsis, blood clots, losing my eyebrows, lashes (I have a few hanging in there) and three toe nails. "But also it’s taken away my love of life these past few months and of course my DANCING! "It’s been tough.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said she does get “angry” and it will “take a while to accept” her cancer diagnosis at such a young age while also managing a chronic illness.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has opened up about her battle with cancer, admitting she feels "angry" and doesn't want "looks of sympathy". The 33 year old professional dancer, who also lives with Crohn's Disease, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and had to undergo a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Amy shared her journey with fans on social media, saying: "I never asked [for] this to happen to me.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared another devastating health blow as she has fractured her foot, ruling her out of being able to dance on the show this year.The pro dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has been going through gruelling chemotherapy but had hoped to be able to dance in an episode of Strictly before the end of the series. However, she posted a photo of herself to Instagram looking devastated and pointing at her foot as she wrote: "Not the week I was hoping for since finishing chemo.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has gone Instagram official with her new rugby player boyfriend, Louis Rees-Zammit.The 23 year old YouTube sensation, who danced her way into our hearts on the BBC show in 2019, shared a sweet snap of them sharing a kiss. After a whirlwind few days that included attending a film premiere and a fun night out in Cardiff with pals, Saffron even got to spend some quality time with Louis' mum, Maxine. Strictly star Amy Dowden responded to Saffron's Instagram post, saying: "Happy for you, Saf." Dancer Abbie Quinnen simply commented: "Adorable".
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed that professional dancer Amy Dowden is hoping to be back on screen for the Christmas shows. Amy, 33, has been having chemotherapy for breast cancer and has taken time off the show while she has treatment, sharing her experience with her Instagram followers and raising awareness. She recently rang the bell to signify the end of her chemotherapy in an emotional video posted to the social media platform.
Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised “hero” Amy Dowden for finishing her eighth and final round of chemotherapy.
Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised "hero" Amy Dowden for finishing her eighth and final round of chemotherapy. The 33 year old professional dancer shared a video on Instagram of the moment she rang a chemotherapy bell, marking the end of her treatment.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared a health update with worried fans as she had her eighth and final chemotherapy treatment.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden revealed she “cried all morning” as she reached a significant milestone in her journey fighting breast cancer.The 33 year old announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering she had stage three breast cancer, and has been keeping her followers updated on her journey ever since. In her latest update, Amy put on a huge smile as she was snapped standing outside the hospital holding up eight fingers, letting her followers know that it was her “last chemo”.The professional dancer wrote in the caption: “It’s chemo number 8! The last one! We are finally here.” Amy continued: “I’ve cried all morning! Right an afternoon of chemo and then I’m so lucky and grateful to be able to ring that bell! Will never take it for granted! Thank you to the incredible Sheldon Unit! You are all amazing #nhs, all #trueheroes.
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