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Amy Dowden says she went back on Strictly ‘too early’ after receiving all-clear from cancer

Amy Dowden Makes Strictly Health Admission
  • Amy Dowden admitted she returned to Strictly Come Dancing "too early" after receiving the all-clear from breast cancer last year.
  • Speaking on the Breast Cancer Uncovered podcast, the professional dancer revealed she "didn't process her diagnosis" and was "fixated on getting back on the dance floor".
  • Dowden stated she went back "too soon and not fully recovered," believing a broken bone was a by-product of her chemotherapy and hormone treatment.
  • She is scheduled to return to the popular BBC dance show this year, with the pre-recorded launch show airing on Saturday, 20 September.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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