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Matt Goss recalls tearful moment he discovered he had a 'rare condition' as he helps fans

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Strictly Come Dancing came to an end, Matt Goss, 54, decided to open up about the rare condition he has lived with his whole life.The condition, known as Poland Syndrome, affects approximately one in 20,000 babies and singer Matt revealed when he heard a US Paralympic swimmer speak about their experience with the condition, it led to him breaking down in tears.Watching the athlete speak so openly about their condition, Matt started to tear up.

Hearing the words Poland Syndrome brought back painful memories of him not knowing what was wrong with him for years.Matt shared his personal experience with the condition shortly after becoming the third contestant to leave this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, as the four judges voted to save Kym Marsh after the pair found themselves in the dance-off.The Bros singer explained although he has lived nearly his entire life with the “rare condition” he has only just come to learn more about it, with his stint on Strictly urging him to support others with Poland Syndrome.Great Ormond Street Hospital describes Poland Syndrome as a "very rare condition" that is characterised by underdeveloped chest muscles and webbing of the fingers.The condition usually affects just one side of the body and it can also cause shorter-than-usual fingers as well as problems with the digestive tract.Explaining to the Mirror the exact moment things changed for him, Matt shared: “My condition has never been a hindrance to me in my life.

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