Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has confirmed she is "doing well" since her "cancer-riddled booby" was removed.
The professional dancer, 32, has revealed she has started her fertility journey following her cancer diagnosis.
Amy opened up about her "emotional journey" and vowed to remain "positive" as she embarks on her new chapter.
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She said she has "always wanted to be a mum" and admits she has felt "anxious" about the next stage.
Amy told her Instagram followers: "I can't believe it'll be two weeks tomorrow since I got rid of my cancer-riddled booby."
She added: "I'm feeling so much better every day, I have honestly been so lucky in the way I have recovered from surgery.
"And today I started the fertility journey process, which I've been quite anxious about because obviously, that's something that I've always wanted, to be a mum.
"And when I got the news I have cancer, I didn't realise that it could affect my fertility.
"So I start my journey on that fully tomorrow. So I’ve had a bit of peace of mind on that one today, but I want to try and keep things real."
Amy said it's important for her to raise awareness as she has seen her loved ones go through breast cancer too.
She continued: "Having my mum go through breast cancer when she was 51, a close friend of mine in 2020 getting diagnosed… I honestly thought it was never going to happen to me, and all I can say is thank goodness I went and checked when I did.
"Because obviously, grade three out of three is the most aggressive. But not only that, it's treatable earlier. The earlier you get it checked, the better."
Speaking about her current health status, she said: "There's ups and downs, it's an emotional journey as well as a physical one but I'm doing well, staying positive and I’m determined to get back on the dance floor as soon as I possibly can."
Amy admitted she finds some days harder than others.
She added: "I think I may have cried twice or three times today, only because it’s an emotional journey with fertility and that’s ok, I don’t need to explain it.
"But yeah, there are times where I sit in the shower and cry out of frustration or anger like 'Why have I been dealt this?' or Ben might find me in the spare room having a cry.
"But I feel much better after a good cry.
"So yes I'm positive, but I’m certainly not superhuman and I’m just trying to say it’s ok to cry and you feel so much better afterwards."
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