Strictly's Amy Dowden shares health update as she feels she's stuck in 'limbo'

23 November 2023 , 11:01

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Strictly's Amy Dowden shares health update as she feels she's stuck in 'limbo'

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared a health update amid her cancer battle after recently completing chemotherapy.

Amy, 33, was diagnosed with cancer in April after finding a lump shortly before heading off on honeymoon. The BBC star underwent a mastectomy a month after her diagnosis but was subsequently told she would need to undergo chemotherapy after doctors had found cancer elsewhere in her body.

The Strictly star started chemotherapy treatment and made the heartbreaking but brave decision to take back control and shave her hair. In a further devastating update, Amy was rushed to hospital after developing an infection and going into septic shock, following a round of chemotherapy. Earlier this month, the brave star completed her chemotherapy journey but was dealt a new blow.

Strictly's Amy Dowden shares health update as she feels like she's in 'limbo' (instagram/@amy_dowden)

Amy broke down earlier this month when she reached a milestone in her journey (instagram/@amy_dowden)

The ballroom and latin dancer was scheduled to return to Strictly for the iconic Blackpool special on Saturday after missing out on dancing in this series. Amy has delighted Strictly viewers with occasional appearances on the programme. However in photo shared on Instagram this week, Amy appeared to be holding back in tears as she explained why she won't be able to make the Blackpool Tower, where the celebrities and their dance partners headed to perform on Saturday, as she fractured her foot.

In her latest Instagram offering, the inspirational star has since shared a new health update, after realising she was devastated to be missing the iconic Blackpool show. Alongside a video of Amy smiling, the Strictly star wrote that she feels as though she's 'stuck in limbo' as she continues treatment amid her cancer diagnosis.

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Reflecting on the two weeks since her chemotherapy ended and she shared a special milestone by ringing the 'cancer bell', Amy said: "Can't believe this was a whole two weeks ago. I'm off to the unit again today for my monthly injection. But it does feel strange as when you're in chemo cycles there's such a routine and at the minute, I feel a little bit in limbo.

"But I'm still so proud of this moment," Amy added. Earlier this week, Amy revealed she was devastated to miss out on Blackpool as she explained why she wouldn't be able to make it to the iconic show venue. In a heartbreaking Instagram post, Amy explained: "Not the week I was hoping for since finishing chemo. Port out but unfortunately gained a boot for a fractured foot.

Amy is missing the Blackpool show due to an injured foot (Instagram/ @amy_dowden)

Amy first revealed she had breast cancer in May (Tom Dymond/REX/Shutterstock for Channel Four)

"Absolutely gutted and heartbroken as this means the plans for me to dance in the Strictly Ballroom this year are no longer possible. This is what has kept me going the past few months. 2023 is certainly not my year, roll on 2024 I say," she said.

After sharing the news, Amy's Strictly family rallied around her as former professional and It Takes Two spin-off host Janette Manrara commented: "Oh no! Well in that case 2024 could not be coming sooner." Dianne Buswell added: "Next year is yours!!!"

Amanda Abbington, who quit the 2023 series earlier this month, wrote: "Sending you the most love!!! Rest up beautiful girl." Colin Jackson – another former contestant – said: "Oh gutted for you, but yes, 2024 will be so much better."

For more information or support about cancer, you can contact Macmillan Cancer Support.

Susan Knox