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Strictly star Amy Dowden begs fans to ‘get checked’ following emotional cancer documentary

Amy's inspirational documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, aired last night

Amy Dowden has posted a four-word plea on social media after fans were left sobbing over her BBC cancer documentary.

Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me told the 34-year-old Welsh dancer’s journey of battling an “aggressive” form of stage three breast cancer.

Amy Dowden crying in Strictly Amy Cancer and Me
Amy Dowden in Strictly: Amy Cancer and Me (Credit: BBC)
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After the heartfelt documentary aired last night, which saw her prepare for chemotherapy and ringing the hospital cancer bell to signal the all clear, fans flocked to social media to hail her an inspiration.

Amy Dowden ringing the cancer bell in documentary
Emotions high as Amy rings the cancer bell (Credit: BBC)

Amid all the appreciation from viewers, the Strictly Come Dancing star put out a clear message on Instagram.

She said: “Please check your chest! Welsh love, Amy.”

The post has generated more than 13,000 likes and many comments. One person said: “You are incredible. I’m currently in the middle of my breast cancer journey and tomorrow, I get the phone call to let me know if I need chemo or not.

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)