Strictly's Amy Dowden Is Saying Painful Goodbye To Family After Fatal Caner Return

it wasn't even just you got breast cancer it was in the next sentence was your fertility plans because I had a horon Fed cancer so they were going to need to put me into the menopause and I just got married my husband's next to me of course we we want a family Amy daon has revealed she suffered another cancer scare that left her strictly return in Jeopardy the 34-year-old dancer had to be rushed back to hospital for further tests as doctors were concerned about abnormalities in her breast after a checkup speaking of on Strictly Amy cancer and me which documents her cancer battle Amy explained it was a scare such a worrying time I'll never forget them calling me to say we're sorry but we've seen something we don't like the look of I was in disbelief I thought I can't go back through this again I can't miss strictly again my whole family were heartbroken Amy's world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with cancer the day after she came home from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones in 23 while she hoped it could be cured by surgery 2 months later in June doctors found another type of cancer in what became the toughest year of her life Amy underwent a myectomy chemotherapy fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis and now the star is calling on action to clamp down on online trolls who accused her of being a narcissist and attention seeker during the tough time Amy's upcoming BBC documentary airs on Monday August 26th and sees the camera's follow Amy through her incredibly difficult year in Clips obtained by the mirror Amy confessed sometimes I was up at 2:00 a.m. and I couldn't sleep because the steroids were keeping me up I was so low and then receiving those messages was heartbreaking I just feel like it's not spoken about Amy is demanding for the most extreme trolls to face criminal convictions as she revealed she understood how teenagers take their own lives due to online bullying she added when someone is bullying someone online and they take their own life it's kind of like manslaughter is there going to be punishment to stop people doing it it's awful they said I was a narcissist and an attention seeker it was it's not even stage 4 they said I should hide away and get on with it on my own and asked why I felt the need to dance around in my garden when I shaved my head after shaving her head and inspiring others after she appeared on Strictly without a wig Amy admitted she also received mean and nasty comments and while she was supported by her parents husband Ben and her strictly family the star also admitted even some of her friends who attended her wedding lost contact after Her diagnosis which was just months after her and her husband tied the knot the dancer is currently preparing for the upcoming series of strictly after she was forced to take a break from the show last year Amy has confessed that the thought of losing her job on the BBC dance show was her greatest fear in Clips obtained by the son Amy revealed when I had to tell strict ly I was asking can I keep my job because that was the scariest thing to dance at the highest level you have to be as fit as an athlete I was scared about how treatment would affect my body discussing how her treatment wiped her out she added I was gutted it completely wiped me out for strictly I was heartbroken because I wanted to be on the Dance Floor Amy previously said of the documentary a year ago I was recently married and about to go on honeymoon it was an exciting new chapter in my life but finding a lump on my breast changed my life I never thought at my age I would get cancer and despite having family members and friends who were cancer survivors had no idea just what the impact on my life would be I've learned so much about myself and what a cancer diagnosis means on this journey I hope others find Hope and strength from this film and that it encourages everyone to check themselves no matter what age you are after the news of her return was revealed earlier this month Amy took to Instagram to share her delight at being back to doing what she loves the news came just 2 days after she marked the one-year anniversary of her first surgery following Her diagnosis I'm so happy and grateful to be back on at BBC strictly my heart is so happy she said the best team on and off the dance floor she added I can't wait to be back doing what I love most in the world dancing feel blessed and more excited than ever bring it on thank you at BBC stly for your support always hey cashm me's back the dancer's fellow professionals were quick to share their delight at the news of her return so happy to have you where you belong wrote Diane buswell while Graziano de Prima said yes in 2017 Amy's life changed forever when she was selected to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing one of the UK's most popular television shows as a professional dancer on the show Amy quickly became a fan favorite known for her vibrant personality creative choreography and her ability to bring out the best in her celebrity Partners her debut Seasons saw her paired with comedian Brian connley and while they didn't make it to the final Amy's talent and enthusiasm were evident to viewers and judges alike in subsequent Seasons she was paired with a variety of celebrities including Danny John jwes Kim zeroall and JJ Chalmers with whom she delivered some of the show's most memorable performances Amy's time on Strictly has been marked by both Triumph and challenge she has reached the final of the competition but but her journey has not been without setbacks despite these challenges Amy has continued to shine earning praise for her choreography dedication and the positive energy she brings to the show in 2019 Amy made the courageous decision to go public with her Crohn's disease diagnosis she revealed that she had been living with the condition for nearly a decade and that it had often made her dance career an uphill battle Amy's decision to share her story was met with an outpouring of support from fans colleagues and others living with chronic illnesses by speaking out Amy has become an advocate for those living with crohn's disease and other chronic conditions she has used her platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those with invisible illnesses and to inspire others to pursue their dreams regardless of the obstacles in their path despite the challenges posed by her health Amy has continued to achieve success both on and off the dance floor she has earned accolades for her performances on Strictly dancing and has become a beloved figure in the dance community in addition to her work on Strictly Amy has also been involved in various dance tours and workshops sharing her passion for dance with others in her personal life Amy has found happiness with her longtime partner Ben Jones who is also a professional dancer the couple has competed together in dance competitions and has supported each other through the ups and downs of their careers in July 2022 Amy and Ben celebrated their love with a beautiful wedding surrounded by family friends and fellow strictly stars in 2023 Amy faced another major challenge when she was diagnosed with breast cancer the diagnosis was a shock to Amy and her loved ones but true to her character she faced the news with courage and determination she took a break from Strictly Come Dancing to focus on her treatment and recovery but remained optimistic and focused on her future Amy's openness about her health struggles has continued to inspire others as she has shared her journey with breast cancer in the hopes of encouraging others to prioritize their health and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection in 2017 Amy's life changed forever when she was selected to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing one of the UK's most popular television shows as a professional dancer on the show Amy quickly became a fan favorite known for her vibrant personality creative choreography and her ability to bring out the best in her celebrity Partners her debut Seasons saw her paired with comedian Brian Conley and while they didn't make it to the final Amy's talent and enthusiasm were evident to viewers and judges alike in subsequent Seasons she was paired with a variety of celebrities including Danny John jwes km zeroall and JJ Chalmers with whom she delivered some of the show's most memorable performances Amy's time on Strictly has been marked by both Triumph and challenge she has reached the final of the competition but her journey has not been without setbacks despite these challenges Amy has continued to shine earning praise for her choreography dedication and the positive energy she brings to the show in 2019 Amy made the courageous decision to go public with her Crohn's disease diagnosis she revealed that she had been living with the condition for nearly a decade and that it had often made her dance career an uphill battle Amy's decision to share her story was met with an outpouring of support from fans colleagues and others living with chronic illnesses by speaking out Amy has become become an advocate for those living with crohn's disease and other chronic conditions she has used her platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those with invisible illnesses and to inspire others to pursue their dreams regardless of the obstacles in their path despite the challenges posed by her health Amy has continued to achieve success both on and off the dance floor she has earned accolades for her performances on Strictly Come Dancing and has become a beloved figure in the dance community in addition to her work on Strictly Amy has also been involved in various dance tours and workshops sharing her passion for dance with others in her personal life Amy has found happiness with her longtime partner Ben Jones who is also a professional dancer the couple has competed together in dance competitions and has supported each other through the ups and downs of their careers in July 2022 Amy and Ben celebrated their love with a beautiful wedding surrounded by family friends and fellow strictly Stars in 2023 Amy faced another major challenge when she was diagnosed with breast cancer the diagnosis was a shock to Amy and her loved ones but true to her character she faced the news with courage and determination she took a break from Strictly Come Dancing to focus on her treatment and recovery but remained optimistic and focused on her future Amy's openness about her health struggles has continued to inspire others as she has shared her journey with breast cancer in the hopes of encouraging others to prioritize their health and and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection

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