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Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden to ‘share breast cancer journey in powerful BBC documentary’-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro
The star revealed her diagnosis in May this year.
Amy was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in May (Picture: Instagram/REX)
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden is documenting her stage 3 breast cancer journey in a BBC documentary, according to reports.
The professional dancer, 32, was revealed her diagnosis in May this year and later confirmed she wouldn’t be taking part in this year’s series after doctors found more tumors following a single mastectomy.
Amy has been sharing regular updates with her followers on social media, but she reportedly aims to raise awareness in the upcoming feature length.
A source shared: ‘Amy’s breast cancer fight has inspired millions of Strictly fans already, but she wants to do more.
The insider added to The Sun: ‘The result will be a raw but sensitive film as Amy fights back to fitness — and her beloved dance.’
In her most recent update, posted on Instagram, Amy shared that she had begun chemotherapy, which had left her feeling ‘tender, bruised and sore.’
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Alongside a picture of herself in a hospital bed, Amy wrote: ‘I’ve decided I want to share my chemo journey to help raise awareness, hopefully get others checking and for understanding what we go through.
‘Port fitted! Wasn’t looking forward to it. Wasn’t easy… my veins! Feeling tender, bruised and sore but the port will help massively over the next few weeks and allow me to dance when I feel well enough.
‘A port sits under the skin and the tube goes along my vein to the heart giving safe access for chemo ( I believe, I’m no dr!) Rrrrrrright that’s ✔️done! Ps don’t swipe to last slide if squeamish!.’
She was flooded by support from former and current Strictly stars and contestants, including Gorka Marquez, who penned: ‘you got this Amy.’
She later confirmed she would not be taking part in Strictly this year (Picture: PA)
Kym Marsh, who competed in last year’s series, added: ‘Brave lady xx.’
Loose Women star Kaye Adams, who also danced in the 2022 edition of the show, wrote: ‘Sending love xx.’
Announcing her breast cancer diagnosis on May 24 on Instagram, Amy wrote: ‘Hey all, I’ve got some news which isn’t easy to share.
‘I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer but I’m determined to get back on that dance floor before you know it.’
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas recently shared her admiration for Amy with Metro.co.uk, describing her as ‘one of the strongest women I know’.
Amy joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and has been paired with celebs including McFly’s Tom Fletcher and EastEnders actor James Bye.
How should you check your breasts for lumps or irregularities?
Discussing the importance of being breast aware, Addie Mitchell, clinical nurse specialist at Breast Cancer Now, wants women to know there is no right or wrong way to check your breasts.
‘It’s about looking and feeling regularly so any changes can be spotted quickly,’ she said. ‘The sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the more effective treatment may be.
‘Whatever your age, being aware of all the signs and symptoms of breast cancer is crucial – it’s not just a lump to look out for. Other changes could be a nipple becoming inverted or a change in texture of the skin.
‘While most symptoms won’t mean breast cancer, if you notice anything unusual for you get it checked out by your GP.
‘Anyone with questions can call Breast Cancer Now’s nurses free on 0808 800 6000 or visit breastcancernow.org.uk.’
Metro.co.uk has reached out to Amy Dowden’s reps and BBC for comment.
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