Deborah James - bowelbabe

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Hi everyone, don't know if you have heard of Deborah James, the former BBC presenter who was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in December 2016. She also hosted a BBC podcast called "you me and the big C". 

I have seen her on BBC breakfast a few times. She was bright, lively, vivacious and many other similar adjectives and refused to give in to the cancerous mass deep inside of her.

Overnight, she wrote a message online that she hoped she would never have to write, she is receiving home hospice care with her family surrounding her which is how she wants to bow out.

Whatever your religion, or non religion, please set aside a few moments today to remember her and many millions of others the world over who have succumbed to this horrible disease. 

Tvman xx

  • Yes will do, have been following her story, thoughts are with her and her family.

    Ellie x

  • Her name is Deborah James……

    She has raised a lot of money for cancer research, way too young and such a young family too. She will be in my prayers. 

    “Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou
    Chelle 

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  • Yes I saw that story and it really resonated with me. She is such an inspirational person who does so much to raise awareness. Thinking of her today.

    Nigel

  • Yes Chelle, you're right about the name. Dyslexia or foggy brain strikes again! I knew that she was Deborah James because I watched the article about her on breakfast TV this morning but  what was in my head didn't translate on paper correctly. Names are the bane of my life.

    Forever indebted to you Chelle Smiley

    Tvman xx

    Love life and family.
  • I too have been following her story such an inspirational person who will be missed so much by everyone 

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    I’ve been following her too, she’s been amazing and such an inspiration. Xx

  • Yes have followed her since 2018 when I was diagnosed.  Such a brave young woman, she sends out positive vibes,. I send love to her and here family. She said buy her a drink, give the money for it to cancer research, DONE XX

  • I was following her story, she is a great inspiration to all raising so much money and remaining positive throughout.

  • Oh this is such sad news, Deborah was an inspiration to us all. My thoughts are with her family . Xx

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