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Amy Dowden fans are left 'sobbing' and hail the Strictly star an 'inspiration' as she opens up about her breast cancer journey in heartbreaking BBC documentary


Amy Dowden fans were left 'sobbing' and branded her an 'inspiration' on Monday night as she opened up about her breast cancer journey in her BBC documentary, Cancer and Me.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 34, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023 and in what became the toughest year of her life, Amy underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 34, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023 and in what became the toughest year of her life, Amy underwent a mastectomy , chemotherapy, fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis While the show also touched on her friendship with fellow Strictly star Dianne Buswell, as well as documenting the incredible support network Amy has including her parents, husband and twin sister.

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