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flag Amy Dowden, a Strictly Come Dancing dancer, battled breast cancer diagnosed in 2023, underwent treatment, and is now returning to dancing while advocating for awareness.

flag Amy Dowden, a Strictly Come Dancing dancer since 2017, revealed she considered quitting after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and undergoing chemotherapy and two mastectomies. flag She stepped away from the show but was encouraged to return by her husband and fellow dancer Carlos Gu, who helped her reclaim her identity. flag Dowden credited her 2021 partner Tom Fletcher and his wife’s charity CoppaFeel with raising her awareness, which she believes saved her life. flag Now in ongoing treatment with monthly injections, she remains committed to dancing, plans to return to the Strictly tour, and continues advocating for breast cancer awareness.

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