Amy Dowden, a professional dancer for Strictly Come Dancing, has reflected on her transformative breast cancer diagnosis and how happy, stronger, and healthier she is than ever.
Amy Dowden has shared a poignant post two years after her cancer diagnosis as she admits that she now happier and healthier than ever after beating the disease.
Taking to her Instagram stories to reflect on her life-altering cancer journey, the Strictly Come Dancing professional shared a video from the midst of her treatment two years. The heart-wrenching video saw the 34-year-old star wrote: “Two years ago today, I’ve been reminded.”
“I’m honestly feeling happier, stronger, and healthier than ever. So grateful and just want to remind those who may need it that this too shall pass.” It comes after Amy admitted that she was ‘deluded’ to think she was ready for a Strictly comeback.
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In her most recent post, Amy continued, “I’m forever grateful and never take my feelings for granted.” This serves as a reminder to check yourself and live life to the fullest. Who will you go to if you aren’t? Life can be saved by early detection.
In stark contrast to the video clip from her BBC documentary, Amy posted a recent photo of herself looking fit, healthy, and happy during dance rehearsals. Alongside the photo, she wrote: “To now, living my best life in rehearsals.
Be patient, treat yourself well, and keep in mind the victories you’ve made along the way.
“It’s been a long journey and process, and it’s certainly not easy at times, but I’m so glad I persevered, and my love for dance is purged.” Even then, I didn’t realize it was possible.
In April, just before her honeymoon, Amy discovered a lump in her breast and was given the diagnosis of breast cancer in May 2023. When she returned, she sought medical advice, which led to the diagnosis.
Following a health check following her cancer treatment, the much-loved BBC star then received the “no evidence of disease” news from her doctors in February 2024.
Amy sent her followers an encouraging message in another Instagram post about her diagnosis while taking a trip with her twin sister Becky. Some much-needed twin time, the Strictly Come Dancing star wrote.
“We had the perfect little escape – full of sunshine, sangria, beach days, rooftop swims, incredible food, and most importantly, proper quality time together,” she wrote. Amy went on: “After my cancer diagnosis, I promised my family (and myself) that I’d take more downtime. I used to live life at 100mph, saying yes to everything and everyone. But cancer shifts your perspective.
I’ve had incredibly good job opportunities this year, which have been rewarding, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon. Therefore, it is crucial to take some time to slow down.
“These past few days have been the perfect reset and I’m heading into the new season feeling recharged, happy, stronger, and HEALTHIER than ever.” Amy went on to share some good news about her twin sister as she told her followers: “Also bursting with pride for my sister @becky_dowden – she was accepted into her master’s program in midwifery while we were away (yes, while still working full-time in the NHS!).
“I’m so proud of her and loved treating her to a well-deserved break.” She concluded her lengthy caption by sharing her excitement for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. Amy gushed: “Feeling grateful, grounded, and SO excited for @bbcstrictly rehearsals to start tomorrow. Year 9 – let’s go.”
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