Overview

• Dowden remains in remission from stage III breast cancer and continues a five-year schedule of monthly oncology injections, hormone therapy and ongoing medical scans since her mastectomy and chemotherapy.
• At the Keep Ahead campaign launch, she shared how ringing her end-of-treatment bell and entering early menopause led to physical and emotional lows.
• She credited setting boundaries and prioritizing rest for rebuilding stamina and mental health after hitting an all-time low and suffering a foot injury last year.
• Feeling fitter than ever, Dowden is preparing for a full return to Strictly Come Dancing this autumn after withdrawing midway through the previous series.
• Shunning unconfirmed speculation about Strictly’s celebrity line-up, she is focusing on rehearsals as part of her continued recovery.