Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden shared photos from her final chemotherapy session at the Sheldon Unit on Instagram.
The professional dancer, 33, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, said finishing treatment is a “relief is like no other”.
In a post shared to her social media on Sunday night, the Welsh dancer beamed for photos with doctors and nurses as she rang the chemo bell to mark the milestone last Thursday.
Writing alongside the poat, she penned: “Still can’t believe I had my last chemo on Thursday. The relief is like no other. But I couldn’t have got through it without these guys.
“Honestly the Sheldon unit truly are real heroes.
“Selfless, hardworking, caring team who puts all their patients first and for me always kept me at ease when I would have my melt downs, doubts and worries oh and of course listen to all my stories ( mainly dancing). Will forever be grateful to you all!”
She then went on to show her gratitude to her nearest and dearest for supporting her through her treatment.
Adding: “But also my family and friends. You know who you are. The chemo club, to helping Ben and myself out with anything and everything. My parents for coming to stay and help every session.
“I loved my surprise of you all being there with T-shirts, balloons, flowers and cake when I rang that chemo bell! THANK YOU!
“My toughest journey yet but I did it. Honestly so many to thank but it’s so appreciated. All your love and support throughout this stage has been utterly amazing and I’ll never be able to thank you enough.”
Prior to her final session, Dowden admitted she had been “crying all morning” as she arrived for treatment with her husband Ben.
She wrote in the caption: “It's chemo number 8! The last one! We are finally here. I've cried all morning!' Amy told her Instagram followers alongside a photo of her and Ben about to enter the hospital.
“Right an afternoon of chemo and then I'm so lucky and grateful to be able to ring that bell! Will never take it for granted! Thank you to the incredible Sheldon Unit! You are all amazing #nhs, all #trueheroes Right here goes! See you all later.”
The Caerphilly-born dancer, who joined Strictly in 2017, announced her diagnosis in May and revealed to Hello! magazine that she found a lump in her breast in April, the day before going to the Maldives on her honeymoon with Jones.
In July, she revealed news of a second cancer diagnosis during an Instagram video with breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! and said that doctors had found another tumour, which led to a mastectomy and the discovery of more tumours.
Since her diagnosis and subsequent mastectomy and chemotherapy, the dancer has raised awareness for breast cancer and posted regular treatment updates on her social media platforms.
