Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden, 35, has shared her baby heartache, two years after she was told there was no evidence of cancer in her body.
The Strictly pro dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy, before having her remaining breast removed late last year.
Amy, who is married to fellow dancer Ben Jones, was put into early menopause as part of her treatment. This means she’s unable to conceive a child naturally. She did undergo IVF ahead of her chemotherapy, though, and the couple have five frozen embryos stored.
However, Amy has now shared her sadness after she was told it’s unclear if it’ll be safe for her to carry a child herself.
Strictly pro Amy Dowden on ‘dark cloud’ hanging over her
Amy was diagnosed with a hormone-fed cancer. So, coming off the medication that blocks the release of estrogen in her body and could enable her to become pregnant is a worrying prospect for the star.
Speaking to The Mirror, Amy revealed that being unable to start a family has left “a big dark cloud” hanging over her.
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