The hour-long film, which has the working title 'Amy Dowden: Fight Of My Life', documents her experience with the condition after discovering it in April of 2023. This comes as the professional dancer returns to the popular ballroom programme later this year after taking time out last series. Amy Dowden was diagnosed with three breast cancer last year after discovering a lump in her breast the night before her honeymoon.
In June of last year, she revealed that she had undergone a mastectomy and in November she shared a video of her ringing a bell signalling the end of her chemotherapy treatment. 's said: “A year ago, I was recently married and about to go on a honeymoon, it was an exciting new chapter in my life, but finding a lump on my breast changed my life. “I never thought at my age I would get cancer and, despite having family members and friends who were cancer survivors, had no idea just what the impact on my life would be.
“I’ve learnt so much about myself and what a cancer diagnosis means on this journey. “I hope others find hope and strength from this film, and that it encourages everyone to check themselves, no matter what age you are.” Nick Andrews, BBC Cymru Wales’ head of commissioning, said: “The courage and resilience Amy has shown over the past couple of years is without doubt.
“To then have the strength to also allow cameras follow her deeply personal experience in the hope that something positive will come out of what has been such a diff.