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Amy Dowden has shared a health update after undergoing her third round of chemotherapy amid her breast cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, said she had suffered from sickness, tiredness due to steroids, hair loss and mouth ulcers but was beginning to feel like herself again after taking time off social media.<\/p>\n
Amy began her Instagram Story on Tuesday (September 5) by explaining she had been \u2018silent\u2019 over the weekend to \u2018fully recover\u2019 after chemotherapy treatment on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The dancer said she had suffered a \u2018little bit\u2019 of sickness and tiredness over the past few days, with steroids leaving her unable to go to sleep.<\/p>\n
She added the steroids had resulted in her having a \u2018moonface\u2019, as the medication often causes swelling and puffiness, but that she was \u2018used to it by now.\u2019<\/p>\n
Amy continued: \u2018I\u2019m definitely feeling more like Amy today. [My] mouth is covered in mouth ulcers and some are quite swollen. Obviously losing the hair still, and you can\u2019t sleep because of the steroids but you\u2019re so tired.\u2019 <\/p>\n
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\u2018So those are symptoms I\u2019ve got but I\u2019ve not ended up in hospital so far after this admission so that\u2019s a win-win,\u2019 Amy added in reference to contracting sepsis during her first round of chemotherapy. <\/p>\n
Amy was treated by the Intensive Care Unit after falling ill and feeling \u2018freezing cold\u2019, while also being \u2018clammy and shaking\u2019 with medics later diagnosing her with the life-threatening condition, which happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection.<\/p>\n
She was discharged after being hospitalised and was given the all-clear to continue with her chemotherapy treatment.<\/p>\n
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Amy also shared that she had not yet begun to lose her eyebrows and eyelashes, after being told by fellow breast cancer fighters it usually happens after the third round.<\/p>\n
She explained: \u2018I was told by all my pink sisters that normally after your third EC, the chemo you have, is when you start to lose your eyelashes and your eyebrows. And so far, I\u2019ve still got them. <\/p>\n
\u2018Obviously, I could still lose them and I\u2019ve still got another EC to go. Before then I could go on to a different type of chemo.\u2019<\/p>\n
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CoppaFeel!\u00a0offers three simple steps on how to check your own chest for signs of cancer.<\/p>\n
Look<\/strong><\/p>\n Be aware of any changes in size, outline or shape and changes in skin such as puckering or dimpling.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n Feel<\/strong><\/p>\n Be aware of any changes in skin such as puckering or dimpling, or any lumps, bumps or skin thickening which are different from the opposite side.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n Notice your nipples<\/strong><\/p>\n Be aware of any nipple discharge that\u2019s not milky, any bleeding from the nipple, any rash or crusting on or around your nipple area that doesn\u2019t heal easily and any change in the position of your nipple<\/em><\/p>\n Amy then shared she had a \u2018lovely day\u2019 planned with her twin sister, Becky Dowden, to make the most of the sunny weather.<\/p>\n \u2018You\u2019ve just got to make the most of the good days, haven\u2019t you?\u2019 she added.<\/p>\n The BBC star then finished her video by thanking her fans for all their messages of support, revealing she read every single one and apologising for not having the energy to always reply.<\/p>\n She added: \u2018They\u2019re not taken for granted and they help so much and the love and support. So thank you, honestly, from the bottom of my heart.\u2019<\/p>\n Since revealing she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, undergoing a single mastectomy, Amy has kept fans updated with her health, including her delight at having wigs made.<\/p>\n While she\u2019s unable to take part in Strictly 2023, she teased a return to the juggernaut series, saying that she hopes to feature whether it\u2019s in a full dance routine, a video clip from home, or even on an episode of supplementary show It Takes Two.<\/p>\n If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information.<\/p>\n You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.<\/p>\n\n
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