Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has provided a health update following her recent second mastectomy. The 35-year-old Welsh dancer was diagnosed with cancer in May 2023 after discovering a lump in her breast during her honeymoon. This diagnosis forced her to miss the Strictly season that year, but she has bravely documented her health journey, receiving significant support from fans and fellow stars. During her treatment, Amy shared updates from her hospital bed while undergoing chemotherapy, openly discussing the severe sickness she experienced. In October, she announced that there was "no evidence of disease". However, just days ago, she revealed that she would be undergoing another surgery for a second mastectomy. In her latest update, Amy shared a photograph from her hospital room, expressing gratitude for the support she has received. She wrote: "Thank you for all the messages and love. Sorry I've not replied to anyone, (only just looked at my phone). Surgery went well and lots of sleep and resting up. Hubby and Family have been looking after me and the besties have turned up with the goods and nothing is stopping us from watching the Traitors...keeping the tradition going." Surrounded by loved ones who brought gifts, Amy was seen connected to a drip in her hospital bed. Earlier this week, she had shared in an Instagram video: "As you all know I've always been very open about my health and the care I receive. So I'd like to start by being clear what I am about to share is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis. "However, following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we've decided that I'll be having another mastectomy this week. They're confident that all will go well and I can expect a straightforward recovery. Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family. Of course I'm going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone on. Thank you always for all the support." Amy, who was partnered with Thomas Skinner on Strictly this year, made a remarkable return to the show after being forced to withdraw last year due to injury. Reflecting on her journey, she stated: "I'm really proud of how far I've come. Two years ago, I look back now and again and my mouth was covered in ulcers, my hair was falling out, I was quite weak. "I was gutted not to be able to take part in Strictly and to see how far I've come since then." She added that returning to the ballroom was a significant goal for her after her cancer diagnosis, emphasising the importance of mental and physical strength in her recovery process.