Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has opened up about 'making the most of the good days' amid cancer battle.
09.08.2023 - 13:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden shared an emotional apology to her dad as she shared a string of messages on social media. The dancer is currently undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Amy, who has been a part of the BBC One dance contest since 2017, had undergone a mastectomy and reconstruction after receiving her cancer diagnosis. The surgery came after she discovered a lump in her right breast before going on her honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones.
Following the operation, Amy was waiting for news of the next steps in her treatment and shared how she was dealt a "massive blow" when doctors found "more tumours" and another type of cancer which meant she needed chemotherapy and also that she won't be able to compete in Strictly this year.
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She has since been flooded with support and praise as she documented her first chemotherapy and vowed to take her fans and followers on her cancer journey with her as she aims to raise awareness and encourage people to check themselves more.
But in her latest update, Amy turned the attention on her father, Richard, as she marked his birthday by sharing a string of photos and videos of them together - including on her wedding day last year in which he took to the mic for a sing-song with the backing of Amy's former celebrity dance partner, McFly star Tom Fletcher.
"Happy birthday to the most amazing dad @richard_dowden," she started by typing on her Instagram Story alongside a picture of them both at what appeared to be a wedding with Richard suited and booted while Amy stunned in a colbolt blue dress.
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Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has opened up about 'making the most of the good days' amid cancer battle.
Strictly star Amy Dowden has suffered a terrifying 'life-threatening' setback to her breast cancer treatment which left her needing care in an Intensive Care Unit. Amy, 33, has been praised for how open she has been with her cancer treatment so far with many viewing her as an inspiration to others who suffer from the terrible disease. But in her latest interview, Amy revealed that she has suffered quite the setback this month as she contracted a difficult Sepsis infection which could have been 'life-threatening' if left untreated.
Amy Dowden has left fans 'so glad' as she was seen celebrating her recent birthday amid undergoing gruelling cancer treatment. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been bravely sharing her journey with her followers online after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Amy Dowden has shared a sweet tribute to her parents as they celebrate their 40th anniversary.The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 33, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, labelled her parents the "best role models" as she posted a photo of the pair to her Instagram Story. Adding text to the sweet snap, she wrote: ""Happy 40th anniversary to my wonderful parents! "The best role models and Lloyd, Rebecca and I are so lucky to have you as our parents! Devoted their lives to each other and their children." She then added a string of emojis before finishing with: "Enjoy your day and can't wait to celebrate soon!" It comes just a few weeks after Amy and her twin sister Rebecca celebrated their birthday, with Amy sharing that she had struggled to look forward to the milestone amid her cancer battle.Taking to Instagram, Amy shared a photo of her twin sister, wishing her a happy birthday, before going on to explain that she had not been looking forward to her own birthday on Thursday 10 August.
Amy Dowden has asked fans for help amid her 'painful' hair loss during her ongoing cancer battle.The Strictly Come Dancing star reached out to her 483,000 Instagram followers as she asked for advice on what to do about her "painful" and "sore" scalp and head. She recently revealed that her second round of chemotherapy treatment has had a "heart-breaking" effect as she has started to lose her hair.The professional dancer, 33, announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering that she had stage three breast cancer.
Amy Dowden has revealed she’s “not ready” to shave her hair off after she was urged to by fans. The Strictly star has been keeping social media followers updated on her health battle since announcing earlier this year she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden said her second round of chemotherapy treatment has had a “heart-breaking” effect as she begins to lose her hair. The professional dancer, 33, announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering that she had stage three breast cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has told her fans that there is one thing that happens every morning that 'breaks her heart' as she continues with her cancer treatment. The professional dancer announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering that she had stage three breast cancer.
Amy Dowden has opened up on her heartache over her hair loss as she undergoes chemotherapy.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has re-shared a video on Instagram where she says she wishes she was with her fellow dancing pros right now as she undergoes chemotherapy. The Strictly pro went public earlier this year with her cancer diagnosis and has been viewed as an inspiration by her fans due to her openness and raising awareness about the disease. Last month, she updated her fans to tell them that doctors had found "another type" of cancer which left her in tears as she shared the news.
Amy Dowden has told fans she's a 'step closer' to being back on the dancefloor as she continued to update them on her cancer journey. The Strictly Come Dancing star has been documenting her progress after finding out she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Amy Dowden has emotionally shared what she dreams of 'most nights' as she prepares for her second round of cancer treatment. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has opened up about marking her 33rd birthday amid her breast cancer battle. The professional dancer shared that she had been diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer back in May, and has now discussed her ongoing health battle and how it had let to her not looking forward to her birthday.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has marked her birthday with her twin sister as she made a heartbreaking admission. The dancer is currently undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Amy Dowden has updated fans on her one birthday wish today (Thursday) as she celebrates her 33rd birthday.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has opened up about her struggles with chemotherapy and how it's making her feel.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has shared a supportive message to Amy Dowden on Thursday after her first round of chemotherapy.The 32 year old was first diagnosed with aggressive stage three breast cancer back in May after finding a lump while preparing for her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones. She shared her diagnosis weeks later and has since had an operation, a mastectomy and fertility treatment.The star has recently started treatment after doctors discovered she has "another type of cancer".Talking to her 458,000 followers on Instagram, she said: "I’ve decided I want to share my chemo journey to help raise awareness, hopefully get others checking and for understanding what we go through.