Amy Dowden reveals she was rushed to hospital after suffering another health blow – three weeks after finishing chemotherapy amid battle with breast cancer

Amy Dowden has revealed she was rushed to hospital on Monday after suffering another health blow following her battle with breast cancer.

The professional dancer, 32, who completed her chemotherapy treatment three weeks ago, said she was diagnosed with a blood clot in her lung but is recovering well.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the Strictly Come Dancing star opened up about her ‘nightmare week’.

In a video, Amy told her fans: ‘Unfortunately I had another nightmare this week. It seems like it will never end…

‘On Monday I was rushed to hospital and on Tuesday I found out I had another blood clot in my lung.

‘They were very concerned that the clot would travel to my heart or affect my heart. Fortunately, that is not the case.

‘You can see that I often had drops all over my hands. Obviously this is a shock and I’m really upset now because I was on blood thinners anyway because of the blood clots in my arm.

‘And now I have a blood clot in my lung, obviously because it’s so close to my heart, that’s a risk.

‘I am now receiving blood-thinning injections, which are unpleasant and really hurt my stomach.

“I’m just really frustrated, a lot of plans this week and it seems like as soon as I get it back, you know something’s coming.

‘I think we get it in our heads that once we’re done with chemo, that’s it, but you learn that that’s really not the case. Chemo stays in your body for six weeks and I only finished treatment three weeks ago.

“So yeah, I just wanted to give you all a heads up, so I’m home now after a few days in the hospital.”

It comes after Amy shared the sad news that she had broken her foot, just days after raising the alarm as she completed her chemotherapy treatment earlier this month.

Amy posted a photo of her foot strapped into a boot as she shared her devastation over the situation in a new post on her Instagram page.

She wrote: ‘Not the week I was hoping for since I finished chemo. Port out but unfortunately got a boot due to a broken foot.

“Absolutely gutted and heartbroken as this means plans for me to dance at the Strictly Ballroom this year are no longer possible.

‘This is what has kept me going these past few months. 2023 is definitely not my year, roll on 2024 I say!’

She recently dazzled in a striking photo shoot for Women’s Health Britain while opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis as the magazine’s December cover star.

She was the epitome of confidence in the glamorous spread as she spoke about the life-changing ordeal she has faced since her diagnosis in May.

The star was seen in a series of stunning new images as she posed without her wig – hoping to inspire others in her situation.

The dancer added: “I just want to be treated like normal. When I walk out and I have my headscarf on, I don’t want any sympathetic looks or pity on me – I’m Amy

‘Sometimes people don’t know how to deal with it. Just ask how I am – I will answer you. We don’t want you to feel sorry for us. We embrace it. Stand strong with us…Don’t look at me so pityingly – I don’t need it!’

Amy underwent a mastectomy in July after her initial diagnosis in May.

Speaking about her husband and former dance partner Ben Jones – who was there from the start with her Crohn’s diagnosis – she added: ‘Nothing will ever break us again!’

Amy looked forward to photos with the Sheldon Unit doctors and nurses as she rang the traditional end-of-treatment bell in celebration.

The dancer was all smiles as she was surprised by family and friends at the hospital who wore matching pink T-shirts and bought her balloons, flowers and cake.

The BBC star admitted it was her ‘toughest journey yet’ as she opened up about completing chemotherapy and thanked everyone for their support.

She wrote: ‘I still can’t believe I had my last chemo on Thursday. The relief is like no other. But without these guys I wouldn’t have made it.

“Honestly, the Sheldon units are real heroes. Selfless, hardworking, caring team who put all their patients first and always kept me at ease when I had my breakdowns, doubts and worries, oh and of course listened to all my stories (especially dancing). I will be forever grateful to all of you!

‘But also my family and friends. You know who you are. The chemo club, to help Ben and myself with anything and everything. My parents who came to stay and help with every session.

‘I loved that you were all there with T-shirts, balloons, flowers and cake when I rang that chemo bell! THANK YOU!

‘My toughest journey yet, but I did it. Honestly, a lot to say thank you to, but it is so appreciated. All your love and support during this stage has been beyond amazing and I will never be able to thank you enough.”

Ahead of the big day, Amy admitted she had been “crying all morning” as she arrived for her eighth and final chemo treatment with her husband Ben.

She later shared a photo of herself and two others who had also completed their chemotherapy treatment.