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Amy Dowden Shares Recovery Milestone and Vows Return to Strictly After Second Mastectomy

The Strictly professional signals plans to dance again following last week’s second mastectomy.

Overview

  • Amy Dowden confirmed she had a second mastectomy last week and remains off upcoming Strictly Come Dancing episodes during recovery.
  • She told followers her post‑surgery drain was removed on Monday, saying she felt "free" and that nurses were pleased with her progress.
  • Dowden posted that she is "dreaming of dancing again" and pledged to make the most of every "second, step, beat" once recovered.
  • Carlos Gu told ITV’s Lorraine that Dowden is recovering better than he expected and is determined to come back.
  • She reshared a Strictly clip saying she "can't wait" to reunite with her show family, after a journey that began with her 2023 breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.