I wish it wasn't happening to me but nurses are incredible...thank you NHS

Dancer Amy's cancer fight

- ASHLEIGH RAINBIRD

LYING on a hospital bed, Strictly star Amy Dowden raises her index finger to show she has had her first chemotherapy treatment.

She said she cried when she arrived and that she keeps wishing the cancer away.

The professional dancer, 32, also praised the magnificent NHS staff who are looking after her.

Alongside the photos she shared online showing her at the hospital, she wrote: "Chemo 1 done. I looked worse going in than coming out actually.

"I didn't sleep, I got there and I burst into tears.

"Luckily, my pink sister [from the Pink Sisters & Misters charity] made sure I walked in and helped me through it."

Amy added: "Chemo 1 [was] not as bad as I thought.

"This is due to the incredible team and nurses! Thank you, NHS! Hopefully not too many side effects.