{"id":274847,"date":"2025-11-21T05:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/274847\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T05:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:19:18","slug":"strictlys-amy-dowden-shares-post-surgery-picture-in-new-health-update-after-second-mastectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/274847\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly\u2019s Amy Dowden shares post-surgery picture in new health update after second mastectomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amy Dowden first rose to fame after joining Strictly Come Dancing when she joined the iconic BBC show as a professional dancer<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-102914jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Amy has shared an update\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Amy has shared an update with her fans after her second mastectomy(Image: INSTAGRAM\/amy_dowden)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/strictly-come-dancing\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Strictly Come Dancing\u2019sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s<\/a> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/amy-dowden\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Amy DowdenLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amy Dowden<\/a> has shared a post-surgery picture in a new health update after having her second mastectomy. The 35-year-old was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and has kept fans updated ever since.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The much-loved dancer has undergone several treatments which has included a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and fertility treatment. Amy revealed earlier this month that she would be undergoing a second mastectomy. Now she has shared a photo from a day after the surgery. And she used the post to reassure fans that she is now on the mend and will be feeling better soon.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-212129.jpg\" alt=\"Amy shared the mirror selfie to Instagram\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Amy shared this mirror selfie to her Instagram(Image: INSTAGRAM)<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Amy-Dowden.jpg\" alt=\"Amy has been recovering at home\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Amy has been recovering at home from her op(Image: Instagram)READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/celebrity-news\/love-islands-tasha-ghouri-shows-36218065\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36218065\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Love Island&#8217;s Tasha Ghouri shows off new CBBC presenter boyfriend at Strictly<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/bbc-strictlys-amy-dowden-breaks-36217008\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36217008\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBC Strictly&#8217;s Amy Dowden breaks down in tears as she shares emotional cancer post<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">In the caption, she wrote: &#8220;This picture I took the day I come out of hospital, post surgery! Tomorrow marks two weeks since my surgery, and l\u2019m feeling proud with how far l\u2019ve come.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;Focusing on the little things, l\u2019m seeing gradual improvements in my movement and being able to do more each day. I have been taking it slow, listening to my body, being kind with myself, and celebrating the small wins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;But this week l\u2019ve really seen a difference and feeling so like me again. Please remember to check yourself.&#8221; Friends and fans of the star took to the comment section to share their messages of support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball shared a message, writing: &#8220;heal well brave one.&#8221; While a follower said: &#8220;Sending so much love. My Mum had a double mastectomy in her early 40s and I helped her slowly heal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;Baby steps. Take one day at a time. I\u2019m very lucky to still have my Mum with us, she\u2019s now 81.&#8221; As a third wrote: &#8220;Our warrior. Rest up and take care of yourself Amy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Amy has been consistently sharing updates with her fans since being diagnosed with cancer. This month she said she would be needing a second mastectomy on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/instagram\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Sharing a post, she wrote: &#8220;As you all know I\u2019ve always been very open about my health and the care I receive. So I\u2019d like to start by being clear that what I am about to share is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;However, following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we\u2019ve decided that I\u2019ll be having another mastectomy this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">\u201cThey\u2019re confident that, all going well, I can expect a straightforward recovery. Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Amy added: &#8220;Of course I\u2019m going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone on. Thank you always for all the support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Amy has taken time off from Strictly to focus on her recovery and it is not known exactly when she will be returning to the show but she hopes it will be next year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">This series Amy was paired up with The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner but they were the first couple to be sent home after going head to head with Chris Robshaw in the dance off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Like this story? 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