GP Anisha Patel, 41, was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 39, the same age as the Black Panther star, who tragically died in August. She’s now in remission and lives in Surrey with her husband and two children.
Here, in her own words, she explains what Chadwick’s death will mean for bowel cancer awareness: When I heard the awful news about Chadwick Boseman, it weighed heavy on my heart.
I’m just in awe of him. Chadwick was the same age as me when he was diagnosed, and the same stage of cancer… I know how lucky I am.
I equally know that my fate can change very quickly. But I believe something positive will come from his death. I think Chadwick Boseman will do for bowel cancer what Jade Goody did for cervical screening.
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