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Amy Dowden has issued a health update after her hospitalisation last week and given fans an insight into her second honeymoon with husband Ben Jones. 

The professional dancer, 33, revealed on Monday that she had been placed in a respiratory unit amid her battle against breast cancer.

She was diagnosed in May last year and underwent a mastectomy in July, taking time off from Strictly Come Dancing while she underwent treatment.

Amy shared pictures from her hospital bed this week and told fans: ‘So last week didn’t exactly go to plan. Feeling much better now and still taking it easy.

‘But can’t thank the NHS and the care I received on the respiratory unit enough. Also to my family and Ben of course. Always dropping everything and spending endless hours next to my bed while I mainly slept.

Amy Dowden has issued a health update after her hospitalisation last week and given fans an insight into her second honeymoon with husband Ben Jones

Amy Dowden has issued a health update after her hospitalisation last week and given fans an insight into her second honeymoon with husband Ben Jones

The professional dancer, 33, revealed on Monday that she had been placed in a respiratory unit amid her battle against breast cancer

The professional dancer, 33, revealed on Monday that she had been placed in a respiratory unit amid her battle against breast cancer  

On Tuesday, Amy appeared on Lorraine in a pre-recorded video from her romantic trip to Grenada with Ben

On Tuesday, Amy appeared on Lorraine in a pre-recorded video from her romantic trip to Grenada with Ben

‘Feeling much better and thanks for the many messages after going quiet. Off to oncology unit today for my monthly injection, (missed it last week due to being poorly).’

On Tuesday, Amy appeared on Lorraine in a pre-recorded video from her romantic trip to Grenada with Ben.

Host Lorraine Kelly passed on a health update from Amy, saying: ‘You might have seen Amy was in hospital last week, but just to reassure you, she says she’s very much on the mend and of course we’re sending our love to her.’

During the segment, viewers got a chance to see Amy and Ben soaking up the Caribbean sunshine, while Amy revealed the trip had allowed her to forget about her cancer.

She told viewers: ‘This past year has been tough but I am determined to get my life back on track.’

The dancer and her husband enjoyed a slew of activities on the trip, including boat trips, massages, scuba diving and lots of swimming.

During a romantic BBQ dinner on the beach, Amy admitted: ‘[The trip has] definitely been what I needed. I can’t quite believe we’re here. This is literally paradise.’

Ben then gushed: ‘It’s been amazing, I wouldn’t want to be here with anyone else apart from you.’ 

Host Lorraine Kelly passed on a health update from Amy, saying: 'You might have seen Amy was in hospital last week, but just to reassure you, she says she's very much on the mend and of course we're sending our love to her'

Host Lorraine Kelly passed on a health update from Amy, saying: ‘You might have seen Amy was in hospital last week, but just to reassure you, she says she’s very much on the mend and of course we’re sending our love to her’

He then praised: ‘I’m really proud of everything you’ve done and been through the last few months, and come out the other side and remained positive and strong.’

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Speaking about the getaway, Amy said: ‘I didn’t realise how much I really needed this trip, both Ben and I. 

‘Escapism from my reality really. Getting some fresh air, some vitamin D and just some quality time together away from the stress that we’ve had and the hospital appointments and the medication and the worries and just getting away. 

‘To be honest with you I’ve not thought about my cancer once since I have been here.’

She also opened up on her hopes for the year and how her values have changed after the challenging past months.

She said: ‘I guess I’ve been in a very aesthetic world and since losing my hair, my eyelashes, my eyebrows – yes it’s growing back – but I guess you learn the true values of life when you hit rock bottom. 

‘For me it’s just cherish every moment, take every opportunity, spend time with your loved ones and remind them how much you love them every day.’

Amy voiced her determination to return to the Strictly dancefloor once again, saying: ‘The aim for this year now is definitely to get as healthy as I possibly can and as fit as I possibly can. I’ve not been able to go to the gym, been able to dance for so many months.

During the segment, viewers got a chance to see Amy and Ben soaking up the Caribbean sunshine, while Amy revealed the trip had allowed her to forget about her cancer

During the segment, viewers got a chance to see Amy and Ben soaking up the Caribbean sunshine, while Amy revealed the trip had allowed her to forget about her cancer

She also opened up on her hopes for the year and how her values have changed after the challenging past months

She also opened up on her hopes for the year and how her values have changed after the challenging past months

‘And I know it’s going to be a long journey ahead but I’m determined to get back on that dancefloor, back with my Strictly family and just to grab life and grab every opportunity that comes my way and to be present. 

‘It’s definitely making me feel more positive moving forward to 2024.’

It comes after Amy spoke about the importance of being able to carry on with her TV work during her cancer battle, explaining that it gave her ‘something to get up for’ every day.

The Welsh star was in the midst of filming series two of Dare To Dance – where she teaches people dance routines tp surprise their loved ones – when she was diagnosed. 

Speaking to BBC News on Monday, Amy said: ‘We continued to film right until my mastectomy [last June]. And then two weeks after my mastectomy, I was back – I couldn’t dance myself, but I could still instruct – and we got the series done before I started chemo.

‘So I was very much involved, far more than I thought, and it really, really helped. think had I had all that taken away from me, I would have really struggled.’

She added that she ‘learned so much’ from the contributors on the show too, saying: ‘We become really close, like a family.

‘When you’re doing something as intensive this, it’s important for the team to create that special bond.

Amy voiced her determination to return to the dancefloor once again and reunite with her 'Strictly family' (pictured on show in January 2023)

Amy voiced her determination to return to the dancefloor once again and reunite with her ‘Strictly family’ (pictured on show in January 2023)

It comes after Amy spoke about the importance of being able to carry on with her TV work during her cancer battle, explaining that it gave her 'something to get up for' every day

It comes after Amy spoke about the importance of being able to carry on with her TV work during her cancer battle, explaining that it gave her ‘something to get up for’ every day 

‘And honestly, it’s what helped me get through such a difficult period in my life. Because I had a focus, and I had something to get up for every day.’

It comes after Amy’s friend Sara Davies, who competed on Strictly in 2021, recently revealed that she had to convince Amy to go ahead with her treatment when it was offered because she was scared she’d miss out on her Strictly career.

Dragon’s Den star Sara said Amy had been ‘hardwired’ to dance from a young age and the thought of taking time off to concentrate on her health scared her.

Speaking on the Invite Only podcast, Sara revealed: ‘I spent a lot of time with her at the start of the cancer diagnosis when she wasn’t feeling positive. She’d been dealt a bad hand and she was struggling with it.

‘I knew then I needed to be the friend that was filling her tank, but also if you just want someone to give you a hug and tell you it’s gonna be okay, I’m not the one to go to.

‘I was the one who was like, “What’s the plan, Amy?” and pushing her to make difficult decisions. She wasn’t sure if she was going to have chemo so we talked about that.’ 

It comes after Amy's friend Sara Davies , who competed on Strictly in 2021, recently revealed that she had to convince Amy to go ahead with her treatment when it was offered because she was scared she¿d miss out on her Strictly career (pictured together)

It comes after Amy’s friend Sara Davies , who competed on Strictly in 2021, recently revealed that she had to convince Amy to go ahead with her treatment when it was offered because she was scared she’d miss out on her Strictly career (pictured together)

She added: ‘What I’ve realised with the dancers is that from being little, they are hardwired to dance. And the biggest blow for her was, “If I don’t go down that route, I won’t be able to do Strictly this year”.

‘I had to look her in the eye and say, “Amy, you’ve got cancer. They’ve literally just cut your boob off. They are telling you you need to have this chemo to get better. Don’t worry about dance and Strictly”.

‘Her response was, “But they might not want me back next year”. So I said, “Amy, you’re amazing at what you do, of course they will want you back. You’re so well-loved. Please, it’s really important. Get well”.

‘And then she went on the show without her wig as well. What a phenomenal moment. When I saw her, I cried.’

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