Strictly star Amy Dowden has shared a new health update amid her ongoing cancer treatment.
The professional dancer, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in May, took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to share a glimpse inside her latest chemotherapy session.
Reflecting on her third round of chemotherapy, Amy, 33, said: "The third cycle of my chemotherapy has definitely been my best one so far, because obviously [with] cycle one, I ended up in hospital… infection [which turned into] sepsis…
"Number two cycle, I ended up with three blood clots, and this one, no hospital admissions, just had the usual side effects from chemo. So very grateful for that… Very happy I didn't end up in hospital."
© InstagramElsewhere in her candid update, the Caerphilly-born dancer spoke about her heartbreaking hair loss. "I can't now leave the house without something on the top of my head because unfortunately it's quite bald on top," she explained, whilst fixing her stylish pink and chocolate-hued headscarf.
Amy finished her frank update by opening up about her upcoming cancer treatment. Addressing her followers, the TV star spoke about a "daunting" change which will see her use a different type of chemo.
"I have another EC - my last one of them hopefully – on Thursday and then I'll go on to do a new chemo," she said, before adding: "So that's obviously quite daunting because I've kind of got used to this chemo and now I don't know what side effects I'm going to get from that one, but, I will go in as positive as I possibly can."
© GettyBack in May, Amy revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer during an exclusive interview with HELLO!. The star, who has battled the chronic gut condition Crohn's Disease since she was a child, has since been detailing her journey with fans in a very open way.
"I've been through quite a lot in my life and this is another hurdle," she told HELLO!. "But if I'm positive and strong, I've got a really good chance of getting back out on the dancefloor as soon as possible."
© GettyAnd in August, the star dazzled fans when she made a rare red-carpet appearance at the National Television Awards alongside her twin sister Becky.
For the star-studded occasion, Amy looked breathtaking in a fairytale floor-length tulle gown complete with ruffled tiers and a boned bodice top.
© GettyAmy wore delicate jewelled drop earrings and stunning glamorous makeup with her hair in loose curls.
In tribute to her diagnosis, the star opted to elevate her glamorous ensemble with a breast cancer awareness pin.
© GettyHer sister, Becky, meanwhile, looked elegant in a sophisticated black mini dress which she teamed with a pair of stylish block heels. She wore her blonde tresses in glossy waves and highlighted her features with a glowy beauty blend.
