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Strictly star gives health update after undergoing second mastectomy

Strictly's Amy Dowden gives mastectomy update on air
  • Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has provided an update on her cancer treatment.
  • The dancer's update comes four weeks after she underwent her second mastectomy.
  • Dowden was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, leading to discussions with her medical team about further procedures.
  • Appearing on 'It Takes Two', she confirmed she is 'feeling really well' and that her 'recovery is all going to plan'.
  • Ahead of finding the results of her performance in the It Takes Two professional challenge, Dowden said: “I’m not feeling too confident because, let’s face it, since 2022, luck has not been on my side.”
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