Amy Dowden on being hours from death, avoiding bitterness and the healing power of Strictly

In this episode I’m joined by Strictly Come Dancing legend, TV presenter and candidate for Britain’s most resilient woman Amy Dowden.
Amy’s huge success is all the more remarkable as it has been achieved whilst battling Crohn’s Disease which she has been living with since the age of 11.
Last year Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer. When she developed sepsis towards the end of her chemotherapy, her family were told she only had hours to live.
But throughout all this continual crisis, Amy has remained positive, focusing on the future and determined to share her astonishing story - just as she does in this episode - in the hope that it will help others.
Amy is the most brilliant example of someone who, in crisis, has focused on the things they can control whilst putting their positivity to work.
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Host - Andy Coulson 
CWC team: Jane Sankey, Louise Difford, Zach Ellis and Mabel Pickering 
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[@angelabroom2861]

God bless you Amy and Ben. Praying for a future filled with good health and strength,a long life and all that you desire. You are an inspiration to us all. Xx

[@josephlewis9237]

I love you, Amy. I hope you're ok and I hope you're keeping well. I want the best for you and for you to be happy. You more than deserve to be happy. You have everything-you're beautiful, you're lovely, you're positive, you're inspiring, you're an inspiration, you're open, you're brave and I admire for what you've been through. Xx

[@philipperry9372]

Best wishes to you and everyone else who,s suffering with cancer.
I’ve lost loved ones to cancer the reality is frightening.
Do what you can to get through it as best you can .
Nothing lasts forever .

[@kongposh2747]

Good luck and may God give you complete recovery.

[@hellsbells7271]

You're a beautiful soul Amy and that will get you through this very frightening time of your life.
God Bless and I wish you every happiness in the world.

[@waynehammerton5698]

Good luck with everything for the future Amy