Amy Dowden was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer shortly after her honeymoon in 2023 and underwent a mastectomy.
Amy has shared a cancer update three years after she had surgery (Image: Getty)
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared an emotional update as she reflected on a major milestone in her cancer journey. The 35-year-old professional dancer, who is currently in remission following her battle with stage three breast cancer, took to Instagram on Monday to look back on one of the most difficult days of her life. Marking exactly three years since undergoing a mastectomy, Amy revealed how much her outlook on life has changed since her diagnosis in 2023.
She wrote: “Three years ago today, I had just had my breast removed and was currently undergoing fertility treatment before starting chemotherapy.” Amy explained that one of her biggest fears at the time was that her hormone-fed cancer would trigger an early menopause.
She continued: “I was terrified, not only of the treatment itself, but of being thrown into a forced menopause because my cancer was hormone-fed.”
Amy reflected on her cancer journey and she lives ‘each day to the fullest’ (Image: Amy Dowden/Instragram)
Looking back on the experience, the Strictly favourite said she now approaches life with a completely different mindset.
She wrote: “Fast forward exactly three years, and my perspective on life has completely changed. I live each day to the fullest, with so much gratitude for the little things I once took for granted.”
Amy added: “I know how lucky I am, and I never lose sight of that. Every day is a gift, and I’m determined to make the most of it.”
She ended her message with the words: “Here’s to resilience, hope, and celebrating every milestone.”
The dancer was inundated with messages of support from her 720,000 followers as one penned: “You are incredible Amy and a lovely human being.” Another penned: “You are amazing lovely.”
A third added: “So proud of you.”
Amy has been confirmed to return as a professional dancer on Strictly 2026 (Image: BBC)
Amy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer shortly after returning from her honeymoon in 2023. She underwent chemotherapy, a mastectomy and fertility treatment before later announcing she was cancer-free.
The Welsh dancer has since spoken openly about the physical and emotional impact of her diagnosis, while continuing to raise awareness of breast cancer and encouraging people to regularly check themselves for signs of the disease.
Alongside her cancer advocacy, Amy has also continued to campaign for greater awareness of Crohn’s disease, which she has lived with since childhood.
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