Amy Dowden has inspired many with her journey of her ongoing cancer treatment, after being diagnosed with breast cancer and ‘another type of cancer’, which has required her to undergo chemotherapy, this year.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 33, has bravely shared another update with fans amid her ongoing journey and chemotherapy treatment – which she has admitted has been the “hardest step so far”.

In a heartbreaking, tearful video Amy is seen looking visibly emotional as she invites her loved ones to cut pieces of her hair, before having her head shaved. The incredibly candid and brave share from the professional dancer sees her wiping away tears as loved ones come forward to take snips of her hair and show their support in the next step of her journey.

Amy also poses for selfies with loved ones to document the moment, before a hair dresser is seen stepping in and finishing the cut.

The hairdresser and Amy are both visibly emotional as Amy’s hair is cut short – before the hairdresser then shaves Amy’s head. The heartbreaking moment then sees Amy break down in tears as a friend brings a mirror across and places it beside Amy and she is comforted by those around her.

Amy's loved ones are seen cutting her hair at the start of the video

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Amy’s loved ones are seen cutting her hair at the start of the video(Image: Instagram)

The Strictly professional is seen wiping away tears

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The Strictly professional is seen wiping away tears(Image: Instagram)

Amy then turns to the mirror and smiles to look at her reflection before the video ends. As she shared the incredibly honest look at the “hardest step” of her journey so far on her Instagram page, she began the caption with a quote which read “This too shall pass”.

She added: “Taking control- The hardest step so far. I tried my best to save it. I know it’s only hair but these past few months I’ve had what feels like so much taken away from me that has made me not feel like Amy. I’m missing every possible aspect of dancing. I just wanted to keep my identity with my hair and I tried telling myself it wouldn’t go. But I would dread the pain of waking up to the shredding everyday.

“”’ve not been able to take control of this journey so far, but as you can see with some of my loved ones I took the courage and CONTROL. It’s going to take some time to get use to and learn to love and embrace but, I’m now focussing-not on the hair I’m losing but the hair I’m going to get back and the happy dancing, tea lover who talks way to fast whilst rolling every rrrrr who is still there inside with or without hair!”

A hairdresser is seen shaving the star's head as she vows to 'take back control'

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A hairdresser is seen shaving the star’s head as she vows to ‘take back control’(Image: Instagram)

Strictly star Amy breaks down in the emotional moment

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Strictly star Amy breaks down in the emotional moment(Image: Instagram)

The star added how she can now ‘see the finish line’ in her journey and is feeling positive.

“Since taking control, I feel I can now see the finish line. This for me was a hurdle I couldn’t even bring myself to think or speak about. I’ve done it and I’ve also crossed the half way chemo line,” she wrote. “Im feeling empowered and positive!

“To everyone on their own journey, whatever that maybe, I’m sending love, power, strength and courage.

“I found my courage for this step and I’m proud”.

The courageous star was flooded with praise in the comments as EastEnders actor James Farrar wrote: “We are all with you Amy. BLESSINGS mate. Powerful” and Love Island’s Sophie Piper added: “Your amazing and so beautiful! Sending lots of love”.

Mario Falcone commented with a trio of red heart emojis while Drag Race star Michelle Visage penned: “YOU ARE A WARRIOR AND THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE”.