Strictly's Amy Dowden sent outpouring of love as she shares latest health blow
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared her happiness over being allowed to leave hospital to go home to her own bed as she continues to receive cancer treatment - but also explained she was suffering more side-effects from her treatment.
The 33-year-old Welsh dancer - who has been one of the professional dancers on the long-running BBC dance competition since 2017 - revealed back in May that she had been diagnosed with grade III breast cancer. After undergoing a mastectomy, the star later revealed that she had been diagnosed with a further form of cancer that required her to undergo chemotherapy treatment.
As a result, Amy will sadly be missing out on the upcoming 21st season of Strictly as she continues to be treated. She has been keeping her fans and social media followers updated on her health battle and this week shared details from hospital.
She had explained that she was receiving chemo treatment - and has now updated to tell her fans she will now be able to leave hospital, but also revealed she is suffering from blood clots after her latest round of chemotherapy. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Amy shared an upbeat selfie of herself in a hospital bed, rafting a thumb up to the camera and posing with a smile.
Amy Dowden says she has blood clots following her latest round of cancer treatment (Instagram/ @amy_dowden)
Amy has been updating fans during her health battle (Amy Dowden/Instagram)She shared the photo along with an update reading: “And I’m going home to my own bed! Thanks again to the marvellous NHS! Got some blood clots but I’m feeling good other than a sore and swollen arm. Another hurdle along this journey.
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“But again forever grateful to the nhs and my heroes around me. Can’t wait to get into my own bed since Monday though.”
Amy’s post was met with a flood of supportive messages with TV host Gabby Roslin typing: “Sending so much love and sending healing thought.” Former Strictly contestants Stacey Dooley and Helen Skelton both shared red heart emojis in reply.
While RuPaul’s Drag Race judge, and series 17 Striclty contestant Michelle Visage wrote: “YOU GOT THIS, WARRIOR.”
Amy is sadly missing the 2023 season of Strictly as she continues her cancer fight (BBC)
She has been on the show since 2017 (BBC/Guy Levy)Amy had previously shared a photo of herself from hospital and updated fans to let her know she was feeling positive about her treatment. She wrote: “Chemo 2 let’s go! Another step closer! Feeling much better about it today!
“Last time I was so anxious, nervous, scared and full of emotions but this time I know what to expect but also helps that every single member of staff are just utterly amazing and I’m so very grateful to you all! Right, another step closer to the dance floor!
“Massive shout out to @portoandbello, your cold during this process and with a port you need to access top of arm so this allows me to keep warm and still wear a jumper. Fingers crossed not too many side effect after this cycle please.”
After news broke that Amy would miss Strictly due to treatment, reports emerged to confirm show bosses were not going to replace her while she continues her health battle. A source said back in May: “They won't be recasting a replacement for Amy and even if she isn't well enough to take part in a full series, they'll strive to have her back showcasing her amazing skills in some form.”
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