Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has shared that she is "waiting to dance and drive" in a fresh update. The Welsh ballroom dancer has been keeping her Instagram followers in the loop after she bravely announced her breast cancer diagnosis aged 32.
Since then the Caerphilly-born star has undergone breast cancer surgery and has been answering fan questions on her recovery. In the latest update, Amy answered a follower wo asked her how she was doing.
She responded: "I'm up and down but so grateful for those around me. I'll never ever be able to thank enough. Still waiting to be able to drive and dance (next week).
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"I've got so many amazing people around me who every day when I've not been working have taken me for breakfast. A walk, to the studio, to hospital appointments, had me stay at theirs for a change of scenery… you name it."
She continued: "Those who live far and we've spent hours on the phone as I'm someone who needs to keep going and those people know who they are and I'm not sure I'd be as positive as I am now without them.
"They have been my recovery medicine and it's so important to have people around you can talk to and help you escape reality."
It comes after Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump before her honeymoon earlier this year. In a candid and brave update to her followers back in May, Amy wrote: "Hey all, I've got some news which isn't easy to share. I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer but I'm determined to get back on that dancefloor before you know it. Welsh love Amy."
Since then Amy has been open about her journey, sharing updates on her surgery and fertility fears. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
