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Amy Dowden has given her fans a health update following her second mastectomy surgery . Taking to Instagram, the Strictly Come Dancing professional confirmed that the operation had gone well. Amy , 35, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and at the time, she underwent treatment including a mastectomy, chemotherapy and fertility treatment. She also almost died of sepsis, before recovering and returning to Strictly. Earlier this week, the star revealed that she would be undergoing another mastectomy operation. Now, in an update from hospital, Amy revealed that it went well - and she was even watching the Celebrity Traitors finale. Taking to Instagram, Amy shared pictures of herself in her hospital bed, surrounded by husband Ben, family members and friends. 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." She went on: "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." In a later update on her Instagram story, Amy wrote: “Feeling so much better this morning. Again can’t THANK YOU all enough for the well wishes, love and beautiful messages I’ve received. Not gone unnoticed and so appreciated. Welsh love to you all, always.” Many of her Strictly co-stars and cast mates were quick to comment and send their well wishes. Among them was fellow dancer Dianne Buswell, who said: "Heal and rest up Amy." Claudia Winkleman also responded with a quartet of love heart emojis. And so did Karen Hauer, while Ferne McCann said: "Rest up beautiful girl." Meanwhile, one follower wrote: "What a ray of sunshine you are! Even smiling for the camera after surgery! Be kind to yourself, go gently and get well soon xxx." Speaking of her initial diagnosis, Amy, previously said she stared death in the face during her gruelling cancer battle after initially "thinking the worst". She was given the all clear in February 2024. In an Instagram post at the weekend, the Welsh star said: "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 going well, 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."
