Deborah James explains why massive bowel cancer trial breakthrough 'won't help' her

Channel 4 has aired Dame Deborah James' last ever TV appearance. It comes after the former journalist was told she had a matter of days left to live.

Dame Deborah James has spoken out in the lead up to Father’s Day about being heartbroken that she will never get to see her son as a father, admitting it’s “too hard to think about”. The 40-year-old journalist and podcast host is receiving end-of-life care at her parents' home in Woking after being discharged from hospital last month, with doctors giving her just days to live. Deborah has so far defied doctors' expectations – inspiring the nation with her will to make the most of her final days.The campaigner – known as Bowel Babe – has given her nod to her father Alistair in the lead up to Father’s Day.

Embarrassing Bodies, but didn’t think she would live long enough to see herself on the show.Deborah was discharged from hospital last month and given just days to live, despite currently defying all expectations.She is receiving end-of-life care in Woking, where she lives at her parents’ home.Deborah spoke about her disease on the show with Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo and told him that it was “the last thing she was expecting”.Aged just 35, James was diagnosed with bowel cancer five years ago and has tirelessly advocated to raise awareness on the disease.She continued on and admitted she thought it was an “old man’s disease”.Deborah then revealed: “I started going to the poo, we need to say that, eight times a day. I used to be a once a day kind of girl.

Dame Deborah James made her final TV appearance on Thursday to talk about her heart-breaking bowel cancer diagnosis and shared a life-saving message.The 40-year-old journalist was discharged from the hospital last month with doctors giving her just days to live, and didn't think she would live to see the episode of Embarrassing Bodies she filmed air on E4. Deborah is receiving end-of-life care at her parents' home in Woking and has so far defied doctors' expectations - inspiring the nation with her will to make the most of her final days. On the show, Deborah spoke candidly about her diagnosis, and the disease she has had to live with for the past five years, telling GP Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo that it was the "last thing she was expecting" aged just 35 at the time.

Dame Deborah James says it feels “surreal” appearing on the front pages of UK national newspapers. The 40 year old, who is receiving end-of-life care at home for bowel cancer, made headlines this week after making what she calls a "milestone" trip to Ascot with her brother - but found the fact she made it to the front pages of many of the biggest newspapers in the UK, including the Daily Mirror, "bonkers." Sharing a video on her Instagram story, she wrote: “I find this front page thing bonkers today.

Ruth Langsford, 62, attended the Royal Ascot yesterday with her husband Eamonn Holmes, 63.The Loose Women host took to Instagram to gush over Dame Deborah James, 40, revealing she was "delighted" to have got the chance to speak to the "most brave woman".Ruth took to Instagram to share two snaps from yesterday's Ascot trip with her husband and Deborah.The Loose Women host sported a white suit and an orange fascinator and matching clutch bag, while Deborah looked glamorous in a polka dot mini dress.While Eamonn looked dapper in a black suit and green paisley tie.Ruth captioned the snaps in view of her 1 million Instagram followers: "An absolute delight and privilege for me and @eamonnholmes to see and talk to Dame Deborah James @bowelbabe at Ascot yesterday."The most brave, inspirational and funny woman I know."Delightful to see you there and to talk with you for so long Deborah….hope you enjoyed the rest of the day and had a few winners!"If you haven’t already, please take a look at Dame Deborah’s fundraising account @bowelbabefund and donate if you’re able to…..an incredible cause for an incredible woman #damedeborahjames #bowelbabe #bowelbabefund @ascotracecourse."Many social media users took to the comments to share their admiration to Deborah and the kind words Ruth wrote.Deborah replied: "So good to talk and spend the afternoon xxxxx."Social media user Charleylou78 said: "Such a strong and inspirational lady."Lizhambridge added: "I love this lady so much - even though I don’t know her and have never met her. Her light just shines so brightly."Kay.lowe.399 commented: "That's such a lovely photo of the 3 of you."Deborah is such an inspiration to so many people.

Deborah James has said that she is "in limbo land" after beating the expectations of doctors who had given her just days to live.

Deborah James has praised her “winning streak” as she attended the races at Ascot. The podcast host, 40, said that she had to “pinch herself” after she managed to spend a day at the races months after announcing that she was receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer. The campaigner, who’s raised over £6.5million for charity over recent weeks, beamed as she donned a navy and white polka dot dress for a day out at Royal Ascot with her brother Benjamin James and his fiancee Claire Hall.

Dame Deborah James ‘defied the odds’ to make it to Ascot this year.

Dame Deborah James was spotted chatting and smiling with married presenter duo Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford during a day out at Royal Ascot on Wednesday 15 June. The 40 year old podcast host, who is receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer, wore an elegant look for the annual horse racing event, which featured a polka dot dress, gladiator sandals and a large straw hat as she posed for snaps with the pair trackside. The trio seemed to be enjoying catching up in between races as Ruth knelt down by Deborah's side and place her hand over the mum-of-two's.

Dame Deborah James looked gorgeous in spots as she donned a navy and white polka dot dress for a day out at Royal Ascot with her brother Benjamin James.The Bowelbabe fundraiser and podcast host, who is receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer, slipped into her beautiful summer dress complete with a frilled Peter Pan collar and hem line as she posed for snaps in the Royal enclosure's desert zone. Deborah accessorised her look with an Yves Saint Laurent white and gold clutch bag, a gold bracelet dainty necklace and white gladiator style sandals as she used her wheelchair to travel around the gruelling event.

BBC star, who heartbreakingly announced in May that she was receiving end of life care for stage four bowel cancer, was all smiles as she was photographed at the British racing event on Wednesday (June 15).

Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James shared a snap of her making drinks in the sun on Tuesday afternoon, where she confessed: "I'm working my way through old-school cocktails day-by-day until I'm gone."

Deborah James has vowed to keep on "living whilst dying" before sharing comparison photos of her time at her "favourite place" five years apart. 'Bo welbabe' Deborah, 40, is sadly dying of bowel cancer after announcing back in May that her body “isn’t playing ball” anymore and being moved into end-of-life care.

BBC presenter Deborah James left her fans emotional as she shared comparison pictures of herself in the same place but five years apart.

cancer. The You, Me and The Big C podcast host, 40, is currently having end of life care after battling the disease for over five years. She took to Instagram to share a series of glammed up photos of her at the opera over the weekend, adding snaps of the same event five years earlier, just months after she had been diagnosed with cancer.Dame Deborah told her followers: ‘Another day, brings another excuse to spend half of it exhausting myself getting dressed up to go to one of my favourite places!!!! @glyndebourne to watch #laboheme – But totally worth it. ‘Thank you @glyndebourne for being so lovely and welcoming tonight – doing all this in a wheelchair is certainly a new challenge to learn!’She added: ‘I can’t believe I was last here 5 years ago this week – scared, newly diagnosed, just trying to do the same as I’m doing now – taking things one day at a time!! ‘Anyone that’s followed me for years knows that the British season is my favourite time of the year hence why all my @inthestyle dresses are named after events!! So I figured My aim is just try to fit in a few whilst I’m still kicking around and am able to!’Despite the stunning photos of her and husband Set dressed to the nines for the event, Dame Deborah admitted it is getting more difficult for her to get out and do the things she enjoys. She explained: ‘But be under no illusion! I’m knackered! I’ve worked out it takes me longer to get ready and organised to go than the time I actually last anywhere!! ‘Getting dressed is tiring, getting meds organised is tiring, the extra moving, the travel, the wondering what mood your stomach is in – its all real! ‘But then the feeling of making it to something you didn’t think possible, having put make up on, donning new

Deborah James has explained to Instagram followers that she is "trying to find the diamond moments in the rough" as she continues her end-of-life care.The podcaster tragically revealed in May that there was no more that could be done to treat her stage four cancer as she returned home to be with family.With her harrowing and touching story reaching the hearts of many, Deborah went on to raise over £6.5 million for Cancer Research and was awarded a damehood by the Queen for her tireless efforts.The You, Me And The Big C host has already explained that doctors have no idea at this stage how long she has left to live and therefore Deborah is taking each day as it comes - enjoying some of the many things that we all take for granted.Having relocated to her parents family estate in Surrey the Bowelbabe hero took some time out to enjoy a meal out.It is rare for Deborah to leave her lavish country estate but she instead opted for a change of scenery to bring in the weekend while appreciating the feels of the warm weather on her skin.The mum-of-two took to Instagram with a happy snap of herself tucking into what looked like a delicious and nutritious meal outside in a beautiful setting.She penned: "Happy Friday! Feeling grateful to be able to enjoy another moment of sunshine on my face, and food that makes me smile!” she wrote."Just trying to find the diamond moments in the rough - but when you look hard enough you realise they can still be there! Thanks as always for your amazing messages and love.

Deborah James has said she’s “trying to find the diamond moments in the rough” as she enjoyed a meal out.The 40 year old podcaster was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in December 2016, and has tirelessly raised awareness and committed to fundraising for research ever since, raising over £6.5million for her Bowel Babe campaign. In May, she announced the heart-breaking news that she was now receiving end of life care and has relocated to her parents’ home in Surrey to be closer to family and friends.

Lorraine Kelly! The ITV presenter has taken part in an emotional and uplifting event, Race for Life, after being inspired by Dame Deborah James aka Bowel Babe. In her HELLO! diary, Lorraine shares a glimpse at the day out aimed at raising funds and awareness for cancer research.READ: Lorraine Kelly reacts to heartbreaking update from Deborah JamesThis week was very emotional as me and many of my fantastic team from my Lorraine TV show took part in the "Race for Life" event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.We were all inspired by the force of nature that is Dame Deborah James who has done so much to take the stigma out of bowel cancer, and is the heart and soul of our life saving "No Butts" campaign.

Deborah James gave ITV viewers a heartfelt message as she opened up about her health on Thursday's show.

Lorraine Kelly and her pals have taken part in Cancer Research's Race for Life to honour their pal Deborah James.