The Great British Bake Off's Chocolate Week saw the bakers struggle in the tent on a hot day - but some fans complained it was "unfair". Tash was unable to continue in the technical challenge after feeling dizzy and was advised to leave.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has provided a brave update amid completing her fifth round of chemotherapy. The dancer has been candidly sharing her journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
Amy, who has been a part of the BBC One dance contest since 2017, announced in June she had been diagnosed with cancer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstruction after receiving her diagnosis. The surgery came after she discovered a lump in her right breast before going on honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones.
The Caerphilly-born dancer then later confirmed after her surgery that doctors found another type of cancer which she described as a “massive blow” as it meant she would not be able to compete in Strictly this year as she'd have to undergo chemotherapy.
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Amy has since been documenting her treatment journey on social media and before her latest round of chemo, she took to her Instagram Story with a video update. "Hello all. So bloods are good, chemo on Thursday," she said. "So we’re making bone broth and in the morning we’re going to do ginger and lemon shots.
"Obviously nutrition is [always] really important, never mind when you’re going through chemotherapy." She then returned to Instagram on Thursday (September 28) as she posted a mirror selfie. She could be seen holding up five figures as she marked her fifth round of chemotherapy after passing the halfway mark in her treatment.
The 33-year-old could be seen wearing a pink hoodie with black tracksuit bottoms and was pictured connected to a drip
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Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has provided a brave update as her fifth round of chemotherapy gets underway, amid her breast cancer battle.Taking to Instagram, Amy posted a mirror selfie as she held up the number five, confirming that she is about to face a fresh round of treatment.The 33 year old looked comfy as she wore a pink hoodie with black tracksuit bottoms. In the snap, Amy is pictured connected to a drip as she appeared to be remaining positive as she had a smile on her face.
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