Strictly star Amy Dowden celebrated three years since she underwent her 'terrifying' treatment for breast cancer with a trip to Ibiza on Monday. 

The professional dancer, 35, took to Instagram to share a series of bikini pictures alongside an inspiring caption about recovery. 

She was diagnosed with the disease in May 2023 and underwent treatment including a mastectomy before being given the all clear by doctors in February 2024 however went on to have monthly chemotherapy sessions to stay in remission. 

Amy looked stunning in her holiday pictures, in which she showcased her washboard abs as well as stunning views while she sat on the edge of an infinity pool.

Her caption read: 'Three years ago today, I had just recently just my breast removed and was currently undergoing fertility treatment before starting chemotherapy...

'I was terrified, not only of the treatment itself, but of being thrown into a forced menopause because my cancer is hormone-fed. Fast forward exactly three years, and my perspective on life has completely changed...

'I live each day to the fullest, with so much gratitude for the little things I once took for granted. I know how lucky I am, and I never lose sight of that. Every day is a gift, and I’m determined to make the most of it...

'Here’s to resilience, hope, and celebrating every milestone. #BreastCancerSurvivor #CancerJourney #Gratitude #Livelifetothefull #grateful'. 

In November, Amy underwent two mastectomies. At the time, she shared a 'post surgery' selfie wearing a compression bra and brown checked trousers.

She gushed she is 'proud of how far' she's come post surgery and is 'focusing on little things' every day and 'celebrating the small wins'.

Amy wrote: 'This picture I took the day I come out of hospital, post surgery! Tomorrow marks two weeks since my surgery, and I’m feeling proud with how far I've come.

'Focusing on the little things, I’m seeing gradual improvements in my movement and being able to do more each day.

'I have been taking it slow, listening to my body, being kind with myself, and celebrating the small wins. But this week I’ve really seen a difference and feeling so like me again. Please remember to check yourself.'

Elsewhere Amy took to her Instagram Stories to share a candid video discussing her recovery as she explained she is 'starting to feel like me again'.

She said: 'I am doing so much better thank you, since the weekend I've started to feel like me again, my energy and movement is back, it's not so tender and the bruising has gone down. I'm looking forward to doing physio and getting some more movement.

'Every patient is different so only do what your doctor recommendations...

'I went to see mine a week after my surgery and I had my dressings removed and it's really swollen but I had a look and I'm really happy with it and now it's all about recovery and getting back on the dance floor when I'm feeling better.'

The dancer explained how she has been shopping as she is currently unable to wear her 'lovely dresses' due to them being 'uncomfortable' or her impression bra showing.

'I can't wear low tops and I've got to wear impression bras and getting a jumper on is hard and in the grand scheme of things it's not a problem', she explained.

'I've got some lovely dresses but I can't wear them they are just uncomfortable or the impression bras or on show or I can't get out of them cause I'm restricted movement. So I had an excuse to do some retail therapy.'