The professional dancer issued an update to fans from her hospital bed

Amy has shared an update after undergoing more surgery

Amy Dowden has made a ‘sorry’ admission to her fans after undergoing a second cancer surgery.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer announced earlier this week that she will be having another mastectomy, whilst reassuring her fans that it ‘is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis.’

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In early 2023, Amy found a lump in her breast ahead of her honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones and she was then diagnosed with breast cancer.

After undergoing a single mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment, in February 2024 she was then told there was “no evidence of disease”.

However this week, Amy announced this week that she will be absent from upcoming episodes of the BBC dance show as she would be undergoing a second mastectomy.

This was following a decision made between her and her medical team during a recent appointment.

“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 that what I am about to share is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis,” Amy shared on Instagram.

“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.”

Following her surgery, Amy shared an update with her 714,000 followers whilst issuing an apology.

Sharing photos from her hospital bed, the Strictly star wrote: “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.”

Responding in the comments, fellow professional dancer Dianne Buswell wrote: “Heal and rest up Amy.”

One fan said: “Wishing you a speedy recovery.”

Another commented: “Sending you so much love, so glad it went well.”

A third added: “Rest up angel! Love you.”

A fourth said: “Sending so much love. Hope your recovery is smooth and everything went well. Lots of love.”