Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed she will be undergoing a second masectomy after previously recovering from breast cancer.
The professional dancer, 35, was diagnosed with cancer in May 2023 and underwent a gruelling treatment programme including chemotherapy and a masectomy, before revealing in February doctors had found no further sign of the disease.
At the time, Amy explained that she wouldn’t get the official ‘all clear’ until five years down the line, and that she’d still need treatment.
Now Amy – who was the first to be voted out of Strictly this year with partner Thomas Skinner – has revealed that she is undergoing another surgery after consulting with doctors.
Taking to social media Amy wrote: ‘As you all know I’ve always been very open about my health and the care I receive. So I’d like to start by being clear what I am about to share is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis.
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‘However following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we’ve decided that I’ll be having another mastectomy this week. They’re confident that all will go well and I can expect a straightforward recovery.
‘Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my strictly family. Of course I’m going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone on. Thank you always for all the support.’
Fellow Strictly stars showered Amy with support, as Karen Hauer said, ‘Sending all the love,’ while Jowita Przystał also sent ‘lots of love’.
Giovanna Fletcher wrote, ‘Love you!!’ while McFly’s Tom Fletcher – who was paired with Amy on the BBC show in 2021 – wrote: ‘All the love to you my wonderful friend.’
‘We love you Amy,’ added Diane Buswell.
More to follow.
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