Shirley Ballas has opened up about her recent cancer scare after she went for her routine mammogram.
The Strictly head judge, 63, took to Instagram to tell fans she’s waiting for biopsy results after having the procedure.
The dancer stressed the importance of not missing your mammogram or getting checked if you find a lump as she credited Amy Dowden for reminding her of the importance to get tested.
Sharing a selfie which showed the bandage after the biopsy she wrote: ‘Urging all women do not miss your mammogram.
‘I went for mine, ended up going for a second one and a biopsy. Local anesthetic biopsy done. Now waiting for results.’
Shirley Ballas has revealed her breast cancer scare as she shared a health update over on her Instagram on Wednesday
The dancer stressed the importance of not missing your mammogram as she credited Amy Dowden for reminding her of the importance to get tested
Shirley also gave a mention to Amy, who shared the news that she is cancer free back in February, after she was diagnosed with grade III breast cancer in May 2023.
She added: ‘Amy Dowden you ran through my mind. The importance of not putting it off. Go and get tested. Plus self breast check regularly.’
Replying to Shirley’s mention, Amy gushed: ‘Always here for you! Important message here all from @shirleyballas’.
Amy has vowed to return to Strictly almost a year after she was diagnosed with grade III breast cancer – the second-highest grade.
The Welsh dancer had a mastectomy and chemotherapy and needs monthly injections for the next five years.
She shared: ‘I’m working really, really hard and getting my body back with rehab and physio. Got a brilliant team, so fingers crossed I’ll be back on your screens dancing later this year.’
Amy vowed: ‘If Strictly will have me back, I’ll be back,’ and confirmed: ‘The goal and the dream is to be back on the dancefloor, as well. ‘Cause I’ve missed it so, so much.’
On the programme, Amy opened up about life post-cancer and urged people to volunteer for cancer charities.’
I was actually at the oncology unit yesterday having my monthly injection which I’ll need for five years. But I’m just so grateful to get another shot at life.’
Sharing a selfie which showed the bandage after the biopsy she wrote: ‘ Urging all women do not miss your mammogram’
Replying to Shirley’s mention, Amy gushed: ‘Always here for you! Important message here all from @shirleyballas’
Amy told BBC Breakfast on Tuesday that she will return to Strictly Come Dancing almost a year after she was diagnosed with grade III breast cancer – the second-highest grade
She added: ‘I’ve got amazing friends and family, the oncology unit, the nurses, the breast nurses, and also the public support has been incredible.
Amy continued: ‘Unfortunately, one in two of us in our lifetime is diagnosed with cancer. But, charities like Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Young Lives vs Cancer, Breast Cancer UK. They wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for volunteers.
‘Volunteers are the backbone, the heartbeat to all these charities. They help fund research, the reason why I’m still alive today.
‘Not just those going through it but their families. As a volunteer you get so much pride as well. It helps your mental health, there are so many benefits to it.’