Strictly's Amy Dowden tells of heartache as she loses hair amid chemotherapy

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Amy Dowden has opened up on her heartache over her hair loss as she undergoes chemotherapy. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with "another type of cancer" following her mastectomy and fertility treatment.

The 33-year-old has since began a cycle of chemotherapy and has shared updates with fans about her journey so far, writes The Mirror.Today Amy gave an emotional update and told how she noticed her hair has begun shedding.

According to the NHS, "some cancer treatments can make your hair fall out, but wigs, cold caps and other products are available to help you cope".In the lengthy post she wrote: "Thanks for all the lovely messages, a little update on cycle 2. "Wanted to me open and honest with you all from start.

So this cycle, I started feeling sick as soon as second lot of 'red devil' was going in. Got home very tired and started being sick ( even with all the anti sickness) by Friday afternoon the sickness stopped and just waves of nausea. "Still taking anti sickness now," she wrote. "Hardly any sleep due to steroids and the insomnia they bring with them.