Amy Dowden’s Strictly Come Dancing co-stars have pledged their support to the dancer after she posted an emotional update on her health.

The BBC star shared an emotional Instagram video over the weekend that moved her fans to tears and commemorated the one-year anniversary of her stage three breast cancer diagnosis.

The 33-year-old looked back on the past 12 months since her diagnosis and shared a collage of videos and photos documenting her journey and treatment.

Her emotional post described moments from her chemotherapy sessions, the emotional experience of losing her hair and the ultimate decision to shave it off.

Set to the ballad “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus, the video showed her progress after the devastating diagnosis and how she overcame it.

She wrote alongside the video: “Over the last few weeks and especially days, I kept thinking that this time last year I had this test or this appointment.

“One year ago today, what we thought was confirmed but became reality and my life changed forever when the doctor said, ‘We’re sorry Amy, it’s cancer.’ I can’t believe a year has passed and everything my body has been through and overcome.

“A year ago, Ben, my twin sister and I cried together and had to pull ourselves together as we broke the news to my parents, knowing the heartache and worry it would bring.

“I lay awake for hours, my thoughts racing through my head: would I make it to Christmas, would I dance again, how would Ben cope, I don’t want to lose my hair, whatever I want. I wish I’d known then how I’d feel a year later.

“I kept telling myself that this too shall pass, and a year later, my hair is growing back, my energy is getting better and better, I am dancing again and, most importantly, spending time with my family and friends and enjoying life.

Dowden continued: “I have a new body that I’m still learning to accept and like, but you know what it’s helped me through the toughest time and I’m so proud of myself.

“Too many people are affected by cancer and I will do everything I can now to raise awareness and give back. To those who are battling right now, I send love and strength. To the family and friends who have stood by me, I am eternally grateful!

“I know I’m lucky and blessed to have another chance in life. Here’s to a healthier, better, happier, danceable year!”

She concluded her post, “Now a quick reminder: have you checked your breasts this month? Early detection can save lives #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #youngbreastcancer #checkyourself #oneyearon #mycancerjourney.”

After sharing this emotional post, Dowden received an outpouring of support from her fellow Strictly stars in the comments section.

Judge Craig Revel Horwood wrote: “Sending you all the love, my darling.”

“Beautiful Amyyy,” commented fellow Strictly pro Vito Coppola. “We are waiting for you. I can’t wait to have you back with us so our family will be complete again. Sending you all my love.”

Dancer and friend Dianne Buswell shared, “Love you,” while another co-star, Nancy Xiu, posted several pink hearts in support.

In February, Dowden announced that doctors had found no signs of cancer in her body, but she revealed that she would need monthly injections for the next five years.