In 2016 journalist Deborah James (aka BowelBabe) was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer. She vowed to share her battle and help find a cure.
In five years, Dame Deborah has raised millions of pounds for the BowelBabe Fund for Cancer Research.Thanks to her inspirational work, radio and TV appearances, she’s helped countless people spot bowel cancer sooner and live longer, fuller lives.
Here, bowel cancer survivor Teresa Whitfield sends her emotional thanks to Dame Deborah for saving her life.The 52-year old marketing consultant lives in South Croydon with her husband Will, 48, and daughter Bethan, 14… “Dear Deborah, I remember having an upset stomach and blood in my poo on holiday in July 2018 and thinking, my body’s trying to tell me something.
I put it down to dodgy food. But my poo didn’t look normal - more like undigested tomatoes - and I developed a pain on the left side of my abdomen.
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