BBC Strictlys Amy Dowden says I’ll never be same Amy again as she rings chemotherapy bell
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said "I'll never be the same Amy again" after ringing the chemotherapy bell at hospital in a tear-jerking video.
The 33 year old professional dancer has bravely been battling stage three breast cancer over the past year, as she's shared many emotional updates to Instagram.
Her post on Thursday, 9 November was one of thankfulness and joy as she reached the milestone of finishing her chemotherapy treatment, although she shared that she is awaiting an MRI scan to determine if she needs more surgery.
In the video, Amy could be seen walking through hospital corridors in a black skirt and tights, with a white t-shirt that bore the words 'go grab life' printed on it.
She smiled and cried as the corridor was lined with nurses and doctors who clapped for her, before she went on to embrace many of them, with tears streaming down her face.
Amy then walked over to the chemotherapy bell and rang it, with her emotions clear to see.
In her post's lengthy caption, Amy wrote: "I rang the bell and I’m so thankful I got too!
"My toughest journey yet! These past few months I look back and think how did my body get through this both physically and mentally. From the words I’m so sorry Amy, it’s cancer and what’s your fertility plans. To having a mastectomy, two weeks later hormone daily injections for egg retrieval, a little Crohns flare up and then on to chemo plus shutting down my ovaries on the same day which sadly lead to sepsis, blood clots, losing my eyebrows, lashes (I have a few hanging in there) and three toe nails.
"But also it’s taken away my love of life these past few months and of course my DANCING!
"It’s been tough. But hopefully has now given me chance of more life which I’m eternally grateful for and I will never take for granted again."
She went on: "I’ll never be the same Amy again but, what I do know is I’m so much stronger than I ever knew and I have made the most amazing friends along the way.
"I hate looking in the mirror at the moment but I know this is a small price to pay and ‘this too shall pass’.
"I’m so grateful to the wonderful Sheldon oncology unit and my family and friends who have been there endlessly for Ben and I. We did it!"
The post concluded: "All though my journey isn’t over yet, this day of ringing the chemo bell felt like an endless distance away and at points I thought I’d never make it to. I’m so proud of myself.
"I now await an MRI to determine if I need more surgery but for now I’m celebrating my chemo journey coming to an end.
"Thank you all for your love and support along the way. My dancing shoes are warming up and I can’t wait to get back in the training room!
"Now please remember to check yourselves, if you aren’t who is?!"
Her 2021 Strictly partner Tom Fletcher, of McFly fame, rushed to show his support in the comments, writing: "So proud of you today, Amy. Sending you all the love in the world. You rang that bell!!!"
Strictly pro Dianne Buswell commented: "you did it amy like i knew you would ! i can’t wait to see you blossom and shine the best things are coming for you and i’ll be your biggest cheerleader xxx"
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