Strictly star Amy Dowden shares adorable message from dad after health update
Amy Dowden's father has shared a heartfelt message with his daughter after she issued an 'unimaginable' update about her health.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, revealed there was 'no evidence of the disease' this week after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Taking to Instagram, commenting on the dancer's "biggest accomplishment", Richard Dowden told his daughter how proud he was to be her father.
He wrote: "How do I begin to express my joy of hearing this... You have faced this with great courage - my pride is beyond words. Not only have you had to deal with this awful illness but you have strived to raise awareness using your platform to help others. Forever proud to be your dad."
Amy Dowden has issued an 'unimaginable' update about her health
Her dad told her how proud he was of her (Instagram)Posting her dad's reply to her own Instagram account, Amy shared a number of crying emojis along with her own comment, which read: "You gave me the courage. It's been hard seeing the pain in my parents'/loved ones' eyes but they really did help me get through every step. Here's to 2024 full of all the celebrations we've missed out on over the past few months and I will do all I can to make you and mum proud."
Amy has been open about her breast cancer diagnosis, revealing how she found a lump in her breast the day before her honeymoon with her husband Ben. She had a mastectomy after being told she had breast cancer in May 2023 and then was told by doctors that she had secondary cancer.
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Reiterating how "cruel" the disease is, she signed off her Instagram post, saying: "Cancer really is so cruel affecting so may people's lives. I'll never stop doing what I can to raise awareness and pray one day we can prevent this or find a cure for all."
On Friday, the star, who was rushed to hospital last week as her family stayed by her side during the tough time, had tears in her eyes as she shared her joyous health update with her followers. Along with a snap of her beaming with her arms in the air, she said: "NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet! I won’t be getting the all-clear for 5 years especially with a hormone fed cancer. But it was all worth it. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.
"So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have. To my husband, family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you! I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups. Chemo and this past year has certainly took its toll on my body both physically and mentally, so I’ll be taking the next few months to heal and recover."
* If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Breast Cancer Support.
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