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Amy Dowden during an interview on Lorraine last monthStrictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has disclosed that she is to undergo further surgery this week, following her recovery from breast cancer.In 2023, Amy was forced to take a year out from competing on Strictly after being diagnosed with grade-three breast cancer, for which she underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment.On Monday morning, the Welsh dancer shared with her Instagram followers that she is due to undergo a second mastectomy in a matter of days, after consulting with her doctors.“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 [making] clear [that] what I am about to share is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis,” she was quick to point out.“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. Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family.”She added: “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.”View this post on InstagramA post shared by Amy Dowden MBE (@amy_dowden)Amy returned to the Strictly dance floor in 2024, where she was partnered with JB Gill.Unfortunately, she was forced to bow out of the series early on medical grounds following a foot injury, with Lauren Oakley taking over as the JLS singer’s professional partner.She also competed on Strictly in 2025 with former Apprentice candidate Thomas Skinner, but he eventually became the first celebrity eliminated from the current series.Next year, Amy is already scheduled to hit the road with fellow Strictly pro Carlos Gu on their second joint UK tour, titled Reborn.MORE STRICTLY:There Wasn t A Dry Eye In The House After The Latest Strictly Come Dancing EliminationStrictly Fans Get Behind La Voix As Her Mission To Become The Show s New Host EscalatesStrictly s Craig Revel Horwood Already Has 2 Names In Mind To Replace Tess Daly And Claudia Winkleman

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