Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden opens up about her battle with breast cancer

Her biggest fear

When Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden faced a breast cancer diagnosis, her biggest fear wasn't the treatment or the physical toll it would take on her body. Instead, she was terrified of losing her job on the BBC One dance show.

Her journey back to the dance floor

Amy Dowden, who reached the Strictly final in 2019, took over a year to recover from aggressive stage three cancer. She opens up about her struggles, treatments, and the emotional journey of getting back to dancing on the show.

Heartbreak and resilience

In a new documentary, 'Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me,' Amy shares her story of undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and fertility treatment, all while fighting to return to the dance floor. She faces challenges with grace and resilience.

Support and setbacks

Despite facing cruel trolls online and battling a fractured foot, Amy remains determined to make her return to Strictly Come Dancing. Her story of perseverance and strength is an inspiration to many.

A triumphant return

Now, days away from her grand return to the ballroom, Amy reflects on her journey and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to dance again. Her resilience and passion for dancing shine through as she prepares for the show's 20th anniversary special.

Don't miss 'Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me' airing Monday at 8pm on BBC One.