Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden(Image: Amy Dowden Instagram)
Amy Dowden has told fans ‘there are no words’ as they rushed to support the Strictly Come Dancing star’s latest announcement.
Those who have followed the Strictly Come Dancing star’s journey will know that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and subsequently underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy.
During her treatment, the professional dancer on the BBC One show faced a number of challenges, including a life-threatening battle with sepsis, before she was told in February 2024 that there was “no evidence of disease”.
Amy then revealed in November last year that she had to go through a second mastectomy, sharing that it wasn’t to treat a new disease, but was a new course of action following discussions with her medical team
Since her diagnosis, Amy, who has to visit the hospital monthly for an injection due to being diagnosed with a hormone-fed cancer, has documented her cancer experience online and said that she is determined to use her platform, which boasts hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, to campaign for greater awareness.
It was then on Wednesday (February 25) that Amy announced that she’d had a room at a breast cancer centre in Kent named after her. The Amy Dowden Room has been opening at The Primrose Centre and the team expressed their delight at Amy allowing them to make the emotional move.
Amy was seen at The Primrose Centre(Image: Amy Dowden Instagram)
They shared in a social media post: “We are so incredibly grateful to Amy for her time & generosity today. Thank you for allowing us to name The Amy Dowden Room after you – your positivity is a beacon of hope to so many. We were thrilled to be able to show you around our very special support centre. Our volunteers, staff and visitors were so pleased to see you and chat! Thank you and we can’t wait to see you again ! Your visit has had a big impact on our small charity!”
Sharing a look into her day officially opening the room named in her honour, Amy shared alongside a video on Instagram: “There are no words to describe how honoured and proud I am. Creating a safe , supportive, loving and understanding space for those who are affected by breast cancer!
“Thank you PRIMROSE CENTRE, you’re incredible! Forever honoured and grateful and will do all I can to help! I’m on a mission now to get more centres like this around the UK! This centre is open to all breast cancer patients #breastcancer #breastcancersupport #primrosecentre #honoured #safespace.”
And the update was quickly flooded with support. Fellow Strictly pro Dianne Buswell was quick to respond with a string of red heart emojis before adding: “Amazing Amy.” @janlima_flowers said: “This looks amazing & with your support anything is possible.” @treks_boobs_and_tropic commented: “Oh Amy, this is amazing. You do so much to help so many communities, and this is just another example of your kindness.”
@cariad.cook wrote: “Oh my gosh. Amy, this is so incredible!! congratulations gorgeous girl!! so proud of you always.” @lizzy.strictly replied: “You are honestly incredible!!” @sassypants_00 posted: “Amazing. What a true inspiration you are Amy.” @barcassara added: “That’s amazing well done all of you at the Primrose Centre.”