Strictly star Amy Dowden leaves fans in tears as she shares emotional health update amid cancer battle
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared an emotional update on her cancer journey as she announced latest tests showed “no evidence of disease”.
The professional dancer posted her message on Friday and said it was her “biggest accomplishment”.
The 33-year-old star said: “NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet!
“I won’t be getting the all clear for 5 years especially with a hormone fed cancer. But it was all worth it. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.
“So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have.
To my husband, family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you!”
Amy continued: “”I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups.
“Chemo and this past year has certainly took its toll on my body both physically and mentally, so I’ll be taking the next few months to heal and recover.
“I have so much to strive and live for, and so grateful for another chance at life! Something I know not all get. I certainly see life differently and my life has changed forever!
“Cancer affects too many so I will continue to do all I can to raise awareness and make sure I get as many as I can to #checkthemselves.
“It’s time to look ahead after what’s been the toughest year, and one I certainly didn’t expect!”
Amy added a string of hashtags including ‘i did it’ and ‘grateful’.
She finished her post: “Dance floor I’m coming for you! Welsh love, always Amy x”
Ex-Strictly pro Aljaž Škorjanec reacted: ‘GETTTTT INNNNN!!!!!’
And Carlos Gu shared: “You did it!!! Proud of you,” as Luba Mushtuk penned: “What a wonderful news!!!! Yes yes and yessssssss.”
Former Strictly winner Stacey Dooley posted a string of crying emojis, and so did Dianne Buswell, who added: “Best news to come this year and it’s just the begging of the good stuff ! i told you this is your year my girl and i am cheering you on with every bone in my body GO AMY you super star.”
Loose Women star Denise Welch penned: “Omg that’s so wonderful!!!!.”
Amy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year.
The TV star underwent a full mastectomy and finished her chemotherapy at the end of 2023.
She has returned to hospital for emergency treatment since her last round of chemo, having been admitted with respiratory problems last week.
Amy joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and quickly became a fan-favourite.
Strictly Amy's cancer 'nightmare'
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AS Strictly Come Dancing viewers know, you’ll struggle to catch Amy Dowden without a huge smile on her face.
But recently the Welsh star – one the best-rated Ballroom and Latin American professional dancers the UK has ever produced – has suffered a string of “nightmare” blows to her health.
She was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year and underwent a full mastectomy, before having chemotherapy towards the end of 2023.
However, she later reported docs had found a clot on her lung, telling fans sadly: “Unfortunately I’ve had another nightmare this week.”
Nonetheless, brave Amy, seen here dancing with James Bye, made an epic return to Strictly the following month with an appearance that left many viewers in floods tears.
As 2024 dawned, she admitted: “I feel I was robbed of the year I had planned and reflecting for me makes me upset and angry.”
However, she was soon smiling again. Amy, her hair starting to grow back after her cancer treatment, was seen messing around with her co-stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola on the Strictly tour earlier this month.
And despite another spell in hospital, she still mustered a cheeriness many would struggle for, telling fans: “The sun is shining – and I certainly can’t wait for Spring.”
And we certainly can’t wait to see you dancing again, Amy…