Amy Dowden, the star of Strictly Come Dancing and Thomas Skinner, the former Apprentice candidate, and the BBC on the show this year, shared a recent update with viewers.
Professional dancer Amy Dowden has shared an update from her monthly oncology appointment this week. It comes amid the Strictly Come Dancing star, who has been paired with Thomas Skinner this year, urged fans to “be kind”.
Amy, now 35, was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago and, after having treatment, she announced last year that there was “no evidence of disease”. She also shared at the time that she would need an injection each month for another five years alongside regular check-ups.
Following the BBC show’s first live show of the new series on the weekend, Amy revealed this morning that she was at her latest appointment. She shared a message on Instagram over a selfie of herself at a hospital in Birmingham.
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It’s that time again, Amy wrote in the post of today. On the oncology unit, once per month, [crutch emoji] are displayed, and then immediately return for training. I’m anxiously awaiting Week 2. She continued, “Monday reminders, grateful, happy, alive, and always be kind.”
The update comes just a day after she had already called on her followers to “choose to be kind, always”. The messages come amid her partnership with former the Apprentice star Thomas, 34, who has proved to be a controversial signing for Strictly.
Amy’s post yesterday included a clip from her documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, released last year. It showed her addressing criticism on social media following her diagnosis, with her sharing that she had been accused of being an “attention seeker” and “narcissist” by some trolls.
Amy also wrote in the post this week, “Let’s choose to be kind, always, as we enter a new week.” (Clip from my BBC documentary) I was taught to treat people the way I want to be treated, and I never let a book’s cover stand.
We never truly understand what other people are going through. What I do know is how upsetting it can be when people leave negative comments.
She continued, “I’m using my platform to hopefully help spread the right messages. Words are important! both offline and online. Although it may take a few seconds to type a cruel comment, it can have a long-lasting impact.
The mark will always be there, according to a coach who once said, “Even if you remove it, it’s like a nail hammered into wood.”
Please serve as the role models that young people need because there are so many online today. Let’s be the cause of someone’s smile, not their struggle. I’m also in shock that it’s two years since my lovely nurse was sat in the hospital bed and showed these messages. “Welsh love is always #kind. “
Amy’s post was met with support on the platform this week, with fellow pros Carlos Gu and Dianne Buswell, as well as Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse, among those who have liked it. Thomas replied to the post: “You are an amazing person.”
After Amy shared the post that included the clip from her documentary, fans also expressed their support in the comments section. You have benefited a lot of people by sharing your story, one wrote to her. You are amazing, in my opinion.
People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000. Breast Cancer Support offers support and advice if this story has affected you.
Source: Mirror
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