BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden says she 'can't believe it' as she shares update on cancer journey
Amy Dowden has admitted to feeling in 'limbo' as she offered an update on her cancer journey. The Strictly Come Dancing star was overwhelmed with emotion earlier this month as she revealed she'd finished chemotherapy.
Amy went through eight rounds of chemo after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer earlier this month. The heartbreaking news came after found a lump in her right breast before going on her long-awaited honeymoon with her new husband Ben Jones. She confirmed her diagnosis publically after undergoing a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.
But earlier this month, the 34-year-old was emotionally able to ring the bell in the hospital to signal the end of her treatment. Alongside the video of the special moment in which she was supported by her family, nurses and hospital staff, she said: "I rang the bell and I’m so thankful I got too," before speaking of her "toughest journey yet".
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Now, after finishing her treatment, in a new post on her Instagram stories Amy provided an update on how she is adjusting to her new routine without her more regular visits to the hospital.
Amy reposted the poignant clip of the moment she rang the cancer treatment bell. She wrote to her fans and followers: "Can't believe it's a whole two weeks ago! I'm off to the unit again today for my monthly injection."
She then added: "But it does feel strange as when your in chemo cycles there's such a routine and at the moment you feel a little in limbo! But still so very proud of this moment!"
It comes after Amy was