‘You, Me and The Big C’ Podcaster, Deborah James died at her Surrey home surrounded by family members on June 28th, aged 40.
Deborah was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in 2016 and had fought tirelessly to raise awareness and help others come to terms with living with terminal disease.
Her family broke the news on Instagram and paid tribute to Deborah as “amazing” and “an inspiration”.
Deborah has raised over £7 Million for Cancer Research through her Go Fund Me page and charity Bowel Babe.
Deborah, who has shared every step of her experience with stage 4 bowel cancer was awarded a damehood by The Queen in May.
She leaves behind her husband of 13 years Sebastien and two children, Hugo (14) and Elouise (12).
Surrey resident Mike Simms said at the time of going to press, he was sorry to hear about Deborah’s passing and urged people to be vigilant to the warning signs of cancer, “Last week very sadly my own wife Ania passed away peacefully at home surrounded by our 3 wonderful children and all those close to her. When we found out the news close to 2 years ago, it was already stage 4, primary bowel cancer with secondary in the liver and lungs. I wanted to pass on the awareness of this terrible condition. Be vigilant all, if cancer (any form) is caught early we have a greater chance to fight it.”
Deborah signed out with a very unembarrassed quote: “Check your poo!” Never one to mince her words, she is right. Checking blood in your stool is the only precursor to spotting the early signs of bowel cancer.
