November 28th 2023.
Amy Dowden is showing her strength and courage during her battle with breast cancer. The 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star was diagnosed in May and has recently finished chemotherapy. Now, she is appearing on the cover of Women's Health UK without a wig, which is a powerful statement of her determination.
In her interview with the magazine, Amy expressed that she doesn't want any "looks of sympathy or feeling sorry for her" when people see her out and about. She simply wants to be treated as normal. Her message to those fighting cancer? "Stand strong with us...Don't give me that pity look -- I don't need it!"
Amy wants to be an example of courage and strength for those dealing with the same health struggles. She recalled being diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 19, and not having anyone in the public eye to look up to. She wanted to give teenagers the confidence to embrace their circumstances, and be able to say, "I'm like Amy who's off Strictly."
The dancer has received a wealth of support from the Strictly team, her husband Ben Jones, and her "pink sisters" who understand what she is going through. While she is grateful for that, she still sometimes gets angry about her illness. She explained, "I never thought at 32 I'd be diagnosed with breast cancer...I do get angry. I just think I've been dealt a difficult one."
Amy Dowden is inspiring people with her strength and determination during this difficult time. In the December issue of Women's Health UK, readers can read the full interview with her and learn more about her journey.
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