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Lisa McLoughlin

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden details near-death experience amid breast cancer treatment

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed that she nearly died after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis and blood clots following her first two rounds of chemotherapy.

Earlier this year the dancer, who has been a Strictly pro since 2017 and danced with celebrities including musician Tom Fletcher, comedian Brian Conley and presenter Karim Zeroual, revealed that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.

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