Amy Dowden has shared a health update on Instagram on Wednesday evening as she marked two weeks since having a second mastectomy.
The professional dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent treatment including a mastectomy, chemotherapy,
fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis.
Amy has now had a second mastectomy and is sharing updates with fans on social media as she recovers.
The Strictly
star shared a ‘post surgery’ selfie wearing a compression bra and brown checked trousers.
She gushed she is ‘proud of how far’ she’s come post surgery and is ‘focusing on little things’ every day and ‘celebrating the small wins’.
Amy wrote: ‘This picture I took the day I come out of hospital, post surgery! Tomorrow marks two weeks since my surgery, and I’m feeling proud with how far I’ve come.
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Amy Dowden has shared a health update on Instagram on Wednesday evening as she marked two weeks since having a second mastectomy
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The Strictly star gushed she is ‘proud of how far’ she’s come post surgery and is ‘focusing on little things’ every day and ‘celebrating the small wins’
‘Focusing on the little things, I’m 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.
‘But this week I’ve really seen a difference and feeling so like me again. Please remember to check yourself’.
Elsewhere Amy took to her Instagram Stories to share a candid video discussing her recovery as she explained she is ‘starting to feel like me again’.
She said: ‘I am doing so much better thank you, since the weekend I’ve started to feel like me again, my energy and movement is back, its not so tender and the bruising has gone down. I’m looking forward to doing physio and getting some more movement.
‘Every patient is different so only do what your doctor recommendations. I went to see mine a week after my surgery and I had my dressings removed and its really swollen but I had a look and I’m really happy with it and now its all about recovery and getting back on the dance floor when I’m feeling better.’
The dancer explained how she has been shopping as she is currently unable to wear her ‘lovely dresses’ due to them being ‘uncomfortable’ or her impression bra showing’.
‘I can’t wear low tops and I’ve got to wear impression bras and getting a jumper on is hard and in the grand scheme of things its not a problem’, she explained.
Amy wrote: ‘This picture I took the day I come out of hospital, post surgery! Tomorrow marks two weeks since my surgery, and I’m feeling proud with how far I’ve come’
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Fans and famous faces took to the comments including Zoe Ball, Dianne Buswell and Karen Hauer to wish Amy well
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Elsewhere Amy took to her Instagram Stories to share a candid video discussing her recovery as she explained she is ‘starting to feel like me again’
‘I’ve got some lovely dresses but I can’t wear them they are just uncomfortable or the impression bras or on show or I can’t get out of them cause I’m restricted movement. So I had an excuse to do some retail therapy.’
Amy concluded by reassuring fans she is ‘doing really well’ and is looking forward to watching the Strictly Come Dancing stars at Blackpool on Saturday.
She said: ‘But yeah I’m doing really really well and two weeks on Thursday and from the weekend onwards I have seen a massive difference in my recovery.
‘It feels so good to be out and about again, I’m still taking things day by day and being patient but I’m doing my best. People have been asking for advice but I can only say what helped me.
‘Thank you so much and I’m looking forward to Strictly Blackpool!’
It comes after Amy revealed her second mastectomy surgery has gone well as she shared a health update with fans earlier this week.
Sharing a snap from the hospital post surgery, the star revealed she managed to tune into the Celebrity Traitors final.
Lying in her hospital bed she was joined by her husband Ben and family members as she penned: ‘Thank you for all the messages and love. Sorry I’ve not replied to anyone, (only just looked at my phone).
‘Surgery went well and lots of sleep and resting up. Hubby & Family have been looking after me and the besties have turned up with the goods and nothing is stopping us from watching the traitors…keeping the tradition going’.
Friends and fans rushed to the comments to share their love with the star as fellow professional dancer Dianne Buswell wrote: ‘heal and rest up Amy’.
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The dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent treatment including a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis Read More
Claudia Winkleman and Ashley James added a series of love hearts.
Others commented: ‘Sending lots of love and healing vibes x’; ‘Sending so much love. Hope your recovery is smooth and everything went well. Lots of love’.
Back in February 2024, Amy revealed that doctors could find no evidence of the disease in her system, but that she wouldn’t officially get the all-clear for five years and would still need treatment.
And on Monday, the dancer – who was eliminated from Strictly first this year with Thomas Skinner – shared she would be having a second mastectomy.
She penned: ‘As you all know I’ve always been very open about my health and the care I receive. So I’d like to start by being clear what I am about to share is not to treat a new
cancer diagnosis.
‘However following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we’ve decided that I’ll be having another mastectomy this week. They’re confident that, all going well, I can expect a straightforward recovery.’
Amy concluded: ‘Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family.
‘Of course I’m 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. Welsh love Amy xxx’.
As part of her ongoing cancer treatment, Amy visits her local oncology ward every month to receive an injection and to be monitored.
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After being eliminated from Strictly first this year with Thomas Skinner, Amy shared she would be having a second mastectomy
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As part of her ongoing cancer treatment, Amy visits her local oncology ward every month to receive an injection and to be monitored
Last month Amy opened up about the deep sadness she feels over ‘letting down’ fellow cancer sufferers after she and her celebrity partner, Apprentice star
Thomas, were the first to be voted off this series.
‘I’m gutted to be out of the competition because I really wanted to represent cancer survivors – and I feel like I’ve let them down,’ she said at the Women of the Year Awards at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London.
‘I wanted Thomas to go far but, selfishly, I wanted to do it for the cancer community. Since my diagnosis, I came back, got pulled out, came back again and then finished last.’
Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, less than a year after she and fellow dancer Benjamin Jones were married.
She was given the all-clear early last year, but her initial return to Strictly – when she was partnered with JLS singer JB Gill – was cut short after just six weeks due to a foot injury.
‘I just wanted to show what you can be capable of following life after cancer,’ she said at the time.
‘But I keep telling myself, coming back onto Strictly and getting back on the dancefloor will show ladies and men there is life after a cancer diagnosis.’
Dr. Heavenly Says Martell Holt Came for Dr. Damon + Martell Wants Melody Holt Back? liennhi
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Martell Holt’s affair has been a hot topic.
“Love & Marriage: Huntsville” became a hit on OWN due to the controversy between Martell Holt and Melody Holt. The Holts seemed like a power couple at the beginning of the first season. This was something that brought a lot of viewers in. They were interested in seeing three black power couples navigate the ends and outs of real estate investing. However, it was revealed that Martell had a longtime affair. Although Melody accused him of cheating with multiple women, he messed around with Arionne Curry for a few years. Melody and Martell seemed like they were trying to move on from the issue. However, Melody suspected he was cheating, again. The family was in quarantine. And Melody noticed he was leaving the house often.
Melody decided to file for divorce. And she later learned that Martell had a baby on the way with Arionne.
Fans and bloggers have had a lot to say about the situation. Vlogger Funky Dineva even nicknamed Arionne “Coleslaw.” When OWN had a special about the Holts, Dr. Heavenly Kimes participated. And the “Married to Medicine” star referred to her as the popular side dish.
Martell attempted to call Heavenly out about this on “The Nightcap With Carlos King.” Heavenly wasn’t having it. And she had more to say on her YouTube channel. Interestingly enough, she accused Martell of coming for Dr. Damon Kimes. So she had some more jabs to throw Martell’s way.
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Dr. Heavenly Kimes and Martell Holt clashed on “The Nightcap With Carlos King.”
“Married to Medicine” star Dr. Heavenly Kimes clashed with Martell Holt during their interview on her YouTube channel. Martell felt Heavenly was too hard on him. However, Heavenly saw it as she just held him accountable. She wasn’t feeling his excuses regarding the demise of his marriage to Melody Holt. Regardless, Martell called Heavenly a “fake a*s blogger.” So fans anticipated drama went down when they filmed “The Nightcap With Carlos King.” And that’s exactly what happened.
Martell called out Heavenly for calling Arionne Curry “Coleslaw” while appearing on a “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” special about the Holts. Interestingly enough, vlogger Funky Dineva coined the nickname.
Although Martell wanted to check Heavenly, she wouldn’t back down. And she even got Martell to admit that he has no desire or plans to marry his former mistress.
Interestingly enough, Heavenly told her YouTube subscribers that Martell made some comments about Dr. Damon Kimes that she didn’t appreciate. And she wanted him to know that he will never be on her husband’s level.
Did Martell Holt come for Dr. Damon Kimes?
Heavenly said, “He spit something back. I think he said something. But what got to me was when he said something about Damon. I was like, ‘Hold up, dude. Don’t say sh*t you wouldn’t say if Daddy was here. Don’t do that because that’s what we not gon do.’”
Dr. Jackie Walters was able to persuade Heavenly to not go all the way in on Martell.
“Luckily, Jackie told me not go in too hard on the brother because I was gonna list the credentials of Dr. Damon and his credentials. But then I realized I didn’t know what the h*ll he do. What do he do? He said he was a teacher but I don’t think he teaching right now. I think Melody running the real estate sh*t. So…let me hush. I don’t know nothing.”
She continued, “Second of all, I did a poll. And you know what? I ain’t gonna drag this man like that. I almost said all of Damon’s credentials, all of this man’s credentials. And to me honestly, dude got on make-up…let me hush. Let me hush because I ain’t gonna drag him but you can’t compare to a real man.”Heavenly added, “Don’t you ever in your life, ever, don’t ever do it boo.”
Does Martell Holt want to get back together with Melody Holt?
Heavenly also said that Martell allegedly wants Melody back, “I don’t think he realizes how much pain he bringing to people. And I did ask him was he gonna marry that girl. He was very clear he wanted his family back i.e. Melody back. Melody, if you ever go back I’ll come to Huntsville and beat your a*s. I swear to God.”
Before ending the video, Heavenly once again told Martell he just can’t compare to Damon, “Martell you on messed it up, baby. You tried to come for me and you got got. I’m just saying dude don’t you ever compare yourself to a real man. You can’t do it. Can’t do it. You can’t light a candle and that ain’t even with his credentials. That’s with his heart, his character as a man just being a man and looking like a man.”
