Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden identified with breast most cancers at 32
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed she has been identified with breast most cancers.
The 32-year-old skilled dancer, who has partnered with stars together with McFly’s Tom Fletcher, EastEnders actor James Bye, and comic Brian Conley throughout her time on Strictly, shared the news on social media.
“Hey all, I’ve got some news which isn’t easy to share,” she wrote in an Instagram submit. “I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer but I’m determined to get back on that dance floor before you know it.”
The Strictly dancer was partnered with McFly’s Tom Fletcher in 2021. Pic: BBC/Guy Levy
Dowden’s prognosis comes lower than a 12 months since she married her long-term dance associate Ben Jones.
She additionally suffers from the bowel situation Crohn’s illness.
“I’ve been through quite a lot in my life and this is another hurdle,” she informed Hello! magazine, in an interview sharing additional particulars of her sickness and prognosis. “But if I’m positive and strong, I’ve got a really good chance of getting back out on the dancefloor as soon as possible.”
How charity occasion ‘probably saved my life’
Dowden and her husband Ben Jones. Pic: Rex/Shutterstock
In June 2022, Dowden took half in a 100km fundraising stroll, CoppaTrek! With Gi – led by I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner and Tom Fletcher’s spouse Giovanna Fletcher – in assist of breast well being consciousness charity CoppaFeel!.
She informed Hello! it was this occasion that inspired her to examine her personal breasts.
“CoppaFeel! has now potentially saved my life, because I don’t know how long this lump could have been there before I would have noticed and done something about it,” she stated. “So me speaking out might end up saving some other people’s lives because they start checking their breasts.”
Dancing with EastEnders star James Bye in 2022
Treatment to incorporate surgical procedure
Dowden stated she discovered a lump in her proper breast in April, and was informed earlier in May that she has grade three breast most cancers.
“My doctor explained to me that there are three grades, and three is the most aggressive, but they feel like they’ve caught mine early and to not be too alarmed because grade three would be expected in somebody of my age,” she stated.
Doctors have since discovered a second lump and the dancer is now ready for a full therapy plan, however says it’s going to “definitely include surgery”.
Strictly stars and different celebrities are amongst those that have despatched messages of assist to Dowden on Instagram.
TV and radio presenter Clara Amfo, who appeared on the present in 2020, wrote: “Darling Amy, sending you all the healing strength and love.”
Social media star Joe Sugg, who took half in 2018, stated: “Sending you all the love, best wishes and strength Amy.”
Dancers together with Dianne Buswell and Oti Mabuse additionally shared messages, with Buswell writing: “Our Welsh dragon is going to fight this !!!! and I can not wait for the moment you are back on that dance floor with us. We love you so much Amy.”