My longest ever stay in hospital and what it taught me | Deborah James bowel cancer story

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2021
  • In 2016, aged just 35, Deborah James was diagnosed with stage four incurable bowel cancer.
    Doctors told her she has less than an 8 per cent chance of living five years or longer.
    Now, almost five years on from her diagnosis, Deborah is approaching her 40th birthday, a milestone she never thought she'd see.
    Here, Deborah reflects on her longest stay in hospital since her diagnosis.

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  • @DrBrunoRecipes
    @DrBrunoRecipes 2 роки тому +25

    Bless her, RIP. It’s not easy facing that, but she did it with style and courage, and her beautiful smile.

  • @claudialiberman1659
    @claudialiberman1659 Рік тому +3

    Oct 1, 2022 - your 41st angelic birthday, now in Heaven...rest in peace, sweetheart

  • @kikianne8788
    @kikianne8788 2 роки тому +12

    This is so sad. She gave an interview where her doctor repeatedly misdiagnosed her. In the end she went private and it sadly was too late. The amount of money is incredible but it won't go where its needed. They never do.!!!!! She did her best, but the problem isn't recognising symptoms it's getting your doctor to deal with them quickly. May this beautiful lady RIP. XXX

  • @lindamcfadden5522
    @lindamcfadden5522 2 роки тому +15

    She was a very brave lady, and I am so sorry she had to die so young.

  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer6898 2 роки тому +31

    I donated to Bowelbabe last month, and yesterday evening I raised a glass of red wine to this beautiful, courageous, inspirational lady with a wonderful smile. Condolences to Deborah's close family, relations and all of her friends. God bless you, Deborah, and thank you for raising awareness of this truly awful disease. Fly high x

  • @jamienevill1768
    @jamienevill1768 2 роки тому +16

    Having lost my partner because of cancer and now watching my female best friend fighting it for the third time in three years, I really feel for you. Keep fighting until the very end. God bless 👍🏆💜

    • @aniwahyas5357
      @aniwahyas5357 2 роки тому +5

      So sorry for your loss and that your friend is going through this and that you are going through this again. Sending you prayers and love.

  • @mistymornings9331
    @mistymornings9331 Рік тому +10

    R.I.P. beautiful lady! Your courage, bravery and humour under such horrendous circumstances, is nothing short of astounding and we can all learn lessons from you. Sleep sweetly Deborah 💔⚘

  • @claire_eve8531
    @claire_eve8531 2 роки тому +21

    What a brave lady, the word inspirational is bandied about a lot these days, but it applies to her. 🙏🏻❤️

    • @Sarah-jq5so
      @Sarah-jq5so Рік тому +1

      Yes. Anyone can tell anyone that they're an inspiration. Yet Deborah James is a true one. I could never tell someone that they were an inspiration just for the sake of it.

  • @susanlock8131
    @susanlock8131 Рік тому +24

    My son died in 2020 of bowel and liver cancer and he had to fight to get the doctors to get him sent to hospital for tests, which they wouldn't because they didn't think someone of 38 would get bowel cancer, eventually he took himself with his wife to A&E who sent him for CT scan and a colonoscopy which proved positive he lived 3 months after this and died in May 2020. My point is that GPs need to recognise that younger people can get this type of cancer and do something about it, my son maybe here now if they did.

    • @brendalg4
      @brendalg4 Рік тому +3

      I am sorry for the loss of your son. Maybe you should sue the doctors. That is the only thing that will get their attention.. if they lose money.

    • @freepalestinanow
      @freepalestinanow Рік тому

    • @susanwright1999
      @susanwright1999 Рік тому +2

      Should have sued him !!!

    • @nicholaskiltedwarrior4124
      @nicholaskiltedwarrior4124 Рік тому +3

      So sorry about your son 😞💔 nothing is worse th as n losing a child, we know the heartache it comes with sadly. We have our precious three children left, Breanna is 19, Hannah is 16 and Noah is 15 ❤️🥰❤️
      Again, on behalf of my wife and I please accept our condolences 🙏❤️ you and your son will be reunited one day.

  • @user-gt5jp5jy2b
    @user-gt5jp5jy2b 2 роки тому +5

    Bless you Deborah James 😢💔 you have been a shinning light in such a dark place .
    Rest in peace 😞

  • @dairinnally5912
    @dairinnally5912 2 роки тому +4

    Things I've learnt from you and my sister
    If my diagnosis is too late
    I will never get treatment
    Xx

  • @Mamma-Tex
    @Mamma-Tex 2 роки тому +11

    Would a colostomy make your days more tolerable? No more bloat and constant bathroom trips. No more accidents. My mother’s quality of life has increased since her Ostomy. And now she can continue her chemotherapy.

  • @keegan773
    @keegan773 Рік тому +2

    A voice from beyond the grave
    Still has a very important message.
    Listen and take note of the warnings.

  • @albatrosone
    @albatrosone 2 роки тому +11

    Hope you are accepting where you are. Since I found you I have been thinking of you and your family. We are all here to learn and give and love. You have given us a lesson. I wish you peace and love, we are all embracing you right now. Xx

  • @janetterose2886
    @janetterose2886 2 роки тому +20

    I have just donated, because you are truly an inspiration. Sending love to you and your family 💖🌸🙏

    • @isking1715
      @isking1715 2 роки тому +1

      Lovely comment and very kind donation. Thank you so much for not telling Deborah to find Jesus.

    • @lisawhite3648
      @lisawhite3648 2 роки тому +1

      Philly Lisa.RIP Beautiful Strong Warrior admire you so VERY MUCH ANGEL👼❤

  • @mariehamlin2939
    @mariehamlin2939 2 роки тому +10

    Your a wonderful lady,keep fighting Deborah we are all thinking of you and sending you love and good wishes,all the best beautiful lady.🙏⭐🌹xxx.

  • @EdBapt
    @EdBapt 2 роки тому +5

    Such a courage, Dame Deborah! That means a lot to so many. Thank you.

  • @eddymcpre
    @eddymcpre Рік тому +4

    God bless her soul.... such a beautiful and courageous human, she battled at a high calibre. Why she was taken away I'll never know. God rest her soul and god give her family and friends all the strength they need, a very unique dame xx

  • @Sarah-jq5so
    @Sarah-jq5so Рік тому +5

    I suffer with IBS-C [Irritable Bowel Syndrome]. I know it isn't quite the same as having bowel cancer, but know that I struggle with the physical pains of it. They are the most unpleasant pains you could ever experience. It's just nice to know that we aren't alone in suffering with bowel problems. You were one very beautiful, and respectful lady. We're all thinking about you every single day. You're never truly "gone". 💓😘

    • @brendalg4
      @brendalg4 Рік тому +1

      I have/had IBS-C. For me, fibromyalgia is much worse. IBS-C pain can be more severe but it wasn't constantly there like fibromyalgia is. Also fibromyalgia is much more widespread

  • @barbarawolcott6999
    @barbarawolcott6999 2 роки тому +10

    Radiation does a horrible number on your body even though it saves your life. I had anal cancer in 2006/7 and have constant problems but I too am blessed to be alive! I totally understand what you’re going through!

  • @maureenandrews4910
    @maureenandrews4910 2 роки тому +17

    Keep fighting you are a wonderful lady.

  • @kimbaker3194
    @kimbaker3194 2 роки тому +12

    All the best to you. Your fabulous

  • @aniwahyas5357
    @aniwahyas5357 2 роки тому +5

    God bless. You are such an inspiration. Praying for you and your loved ones.

  • @shantishanti1949
    @shantishanti1949 2 роки тому +6

    Hugs and much love from Australia. Your honesty your story much 💕 ❤️

  • @Rocco27274
    @Rocco27274 Рік тому +7

    My oncologist lies to me , he told me my bowel cancer has spread to my omentum but he said it's nothing to worry about just something to keep an eye on .. until I goggled it 😭🙄..the oncologist needs to be straight with me , I would prefer that instead of giving me hope .. Deborah was really brave and handled her dying experience with class .. thank you Debs , I donated and bought you a glass of wine to see you out ... hopefully one day cancer will be beaten 👍💪👊

    • @linzieloo1
      @linzieloo1 Рік тому +1

      It will never be beaten and had humans we only have maximum 10 years left before global warming finishes us all of.

    • @sonneversets3530
      @sonneversets3530 Рік тому +1

      *Our Only Hope is Jesus,* Jo Jo. We’re all fallen men & women, in a rapidly dying world.⌛
      Jesus came to save us all from ourselves & eternal death.✝
      Please reach out to Him. Ask His forgiveness of your sins against Him & invite Him into your heart to guide you & give you His Peace that surpasses all our understanding, until He welcomes you home.
      No One loves us more.
      I will keep you in prayer.

  • @drewcrawford447
    @drewcrawford447 2 роки тому +15

    What a beautiful and brave lady

  • @kimdickens4532
    @kimdickens4532 2 роки тому +3

    R.I.P Dame Deborah James a truly impreational and brave lady fly high Deborah you are surely with the angels god bless you and your loving family

  • @geoffreyedwards8227
    @geoffreyedwards8227 2 роки тому +27

    It`s strange. To look at Deborah she seems a picture of health. In 1969 we had the technology and science to put 2 men on the moon, now 53 years later we can`t save her from bowel
    cancer. I find it hard to believe there is not a way of saving this beautiful, brave lady.

    • @truthseeker9010
      @truthseeker9010 2 роки тому

      Pharmaceutical oncology and pharmaceutical in general is very big business generating billions of pounds in profit every year.
      Yet cancer is getting more frequent and more people are dying...... It is not in their interest to cure cancer.
      Follow the money..... Just look at their ridiculous vaccine... Not a vaccine (experimental gene therapy) the last year and a half,
      they've all discarded their Hippocratic oath and they are laughing all the way to the bank.
      Just saying.

    • @__eganista6372
      @__eganista6372 2 роки тому

      Big Pharma don't want people to be well!

    • @Sarah-jq5so
      @Sarah-jq5so Рік тому

      Maybe she was wearing make-up on her face. xx

    • @sonneversets3530
      @sonneversets3530 Рік тому

      Cancer is a ca$h cow jackpot for waaay to many orgs & people. Not to mention ‘science’ & research.
      They will never use any cures they know exist. Not on the whole.
      Delays of the inevitable is about as good as it will get for too many.
      They’ve got many issues solved. But don’t want to lose the Billion$ they generate, annually.
      Mankind is inherently evil. That’s why we all need Jesus, to Save us from ourselves.✝
      W/O Him, we all perish, eternally. :\

    • @freepalestinanow
      @freepalestinanow Рік тому

      @@Sarah-jq5so wdym

  • @Barbara-yj5tl
    @Barbara-yj5tl 2 роки тому +13

    What an incredible woman

  • @michellewilliams8796
    @michellewilliams8796 2 роки тому +19

    i just donated 500.00 us dollars,ur in my prayers

  • @cristytolin430
    @cristytolin430 2 роки тому +5

    Keep fighting, God reward you 🙏🇵🇭

  • @robertlloyd9236
    @robertlloyd9236 2 роки тому +1

    Omg you poor darling I am so sorry 🙏 you have a beautiful soul bless you .

  • @chriswatts1909
    @chriswatts1909 2 роки тому +9

    God Bless you. I don’t usually say that to people, but you are different. Take care x.

  • @user-oz7nw9sq7y
    @user-oz7nw9sq7y 2 роки тому +7

    You are a beautiful Angel! 💖

  • @brigitnunez6735
    @brigitnunez6735 2 роки тому +4

    AWW bless All good wishes. Hope you are getting better and feeling stronger. So you will be able to have your treatment that you need.

    • @stacieel1668
      @stacieel1668 2 роки тому

      Deborah is now having end of life care at home. Such a shame she is so brave

    • @brigitnunez6735
      @brigitnunez6735 2 роки тому +1

      @@stacieel1668 yes sorry to hear such sad news.

    • @linzieloo1
      @linzieloo1 Рік тому +1

      She’s dead now

  • @marievickers7848
    @marievickers7848 2 роки тому +4

    How brave is this lady

  • @MyMccarron
    @MyMccarron 2 роки тому +3

    A true inspiration

  • @nancyp2992
    @nancyp2992 2 роки тому +5

    Hard boiled eggs, banana, and toast. Works for me, I have colitis. I can't have anything that has a crunch to it. And that includes vegetables. They have to be cooked to a pulp. But it works. Good luck you're a beautiful young lady, and wishing you all the luck in the whole wide world. Go for it!

  • @judyrowan1833
    @judyrowan1833 5 місяців тому

    You are a warrior
    I had T2NO cecal cancer

  • @Angela-zp2gy
    @Angela-zp2gy 2 роки тому +3

    U are so beautiful and awesome. Many positive thoughts to you and your journey where ever it takess you. You are loved

  • @SteeleArtz
    @SteeleArtz Рік тому

    🙏❤️ a inspirationalal heart of joy ❤️

  • @MyMccarron
    @MyMccarron 2 роки тому +3

    Always the good ones

  • @imsocuteimsorich4952
    @imsocuteimsorich4952 Рік тому +1

    Rest in peace Deborah I've watched your interviews that I've only seen ,you seemed like a strong loving person that never left your illness get to you 🐦💙🌈☀️ even when you where at your at your worse,may god bless you and hopefully your at in a good place now, again God bless you amen 🌠🌈☀️🌠♾️☮️☯✝️️🙏✨💫🌷🌷🌹🌹🌻🌻💕,rest in peace now amen 🌠🌈,your not forgotten,🌈🌠🌹🌹✝️💫

  • @sunbeamsmcdermott1567
    @sunbeamsmcdermott1567 Рік тому

    I really really miss you deborah james its heartbreaking..i watch your video's..rest in peace beautiful ❤

  • @nancyjones6428
    @nancyjones6428 2 роки тому +3

    Cancer is so dehumanizing, as well as the treatment, it beats you up until there is nothing left, it will get better for you.

  • @dairinnally5912
    @dairinnally5912 2 роки тому +1

    You are a Queen xx

  • @madeleinejones3972
    @madeleinejones3972 2 роки тому +1

    Rest in Peace. May the Love of God receive you into His arms. And also keep your children close to His Sacred heart ❤️

  • @denisemastromina7821
    @denisemastromina7821 2 роки тому +4

    RIP a very brave lady 🙏

  • @ginagina73774
    @ginagina73774 2 роки тому +2

    Little darlin. Ahh. Ive got UC, had a massive flare. You are sooo brave. Lots o love. Xx

  • @truthseeker9010
    @truthseeker9010 2 роки тому +3

    In Old medical journals there is evidence of hyperhermia decreasing and in some cases eliminating cancer.
    Your very raised temperature probably stabilised your cancer.
    There is new research on the benefits of hyperthermia in cancer.
    I were in your position I would look in a different direction of curing cancer.
    I wish you the best of luck in your journey.

    • @truthseeker9010
      @truthseeker9010 2 роки тому +1

      Genetics are a tendency.... not your destiny.

  • @donmason4924
    @donmason4924 11 місяців тому

    Deb
    Way a lovely person u were
    Loves ur life cus its my life

  • @BigNutz249
    @BigNutz249 2 роки тому

    I've Donated you are an inspiration to everyone.. Thank you for everything you habe done.. G.B.N.F God Bless Beautiful Lady 💔💙xx

  • @ainemurray8250
    @ainemurray8250 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful woman rip

  • @Cruella-Deville
    @Cruella-Deville 2 роки тому +6

    A lovely lovely woman

  • @karenwoodward7699
    @karenwoodward7699 2 роки тому +6

    Absolutely gorgeous lady. I adore her 💕

  • @Pennyspain22
    @Pennyspain22 2 роки тому +5

    You are so lovely. I’ve got things going on simula

  • @eroyarzo
    @eroyarzo 2 роки тому +1

    💛💛💛

  • @Erol89
    @Erol89 2 роки тому +1

    💙

  • @lindapelle8738
    @lindapelle8738 2 роки тому +3

    You are my hero, forever!!! 🌝💛🌝💛🌝💛🌝💛

  • @florenceobrien2822
    @florenceobrien2822 2 роки тому +1

    RIP

  • @claraclaraj
    @claraclaraj 2 роки тому +1

    Did Deborah try fasting? Would it have helped?

  • @cozmarine7771
    @cozmarine7771 2 роки тому +1

    Bowelbabe. She had to pay for a colonoscopy. NHS doctor referred her to a PRIVATE physician for the colonoscopy. Doctors are only allowed to refer a small number of people . 😞 SAD

    • @juliebryant3968
      @juliebryant3968 Рік тому +1

      She referred her self for private colonoscopy she took it in to her own hands and paid for it ..

  • @quashiesuzanne
    @quashiesuzanne 2 роки тому +3

    Love you girl for your attitude. But God hasn't finished with you yet. Acts 17:31 ,,, He has provided a guarantee to all men by resurrecting Jesus Christ from the dead. John 3:16 So we may live again a better life. Luke 20:38 He is a God not of the dead but of the living for they are all living to him. When Jehovah God (Psalm 83:18) keeps you in his memory you are still alive to him. It's just a matter of time before he calls your name and you answer resurrected. Just a matter of time!

  • @sonneversets3530
    @sonneversets3530 2 роки тому +4

    Deborah, please turn to Jesus, if you haven’t yet.
    He loves you more than you know. And wants you w/Him Forever. He sacrificed everything for you, so you could...If you choose Him.✝
    Please choose Him...and you’ll be choosing life...Everlasting life w/Him.🙌
    Just simply invite Him into your heart. Repent...be sorry for your sins against Him, & ask Him to carry you through the rest of your journey home. He gives us an incredible peace, that surpasses all our understanding. 🕊
    What awaits us all, who choose Jesus, is beyond our imagination, or words.
    He’s patiently & lovingly waiting.....💜
    Blessings .....

  • @ginnafraser6013
    @ginnafraser6013 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Deborah!! I wish that you did not have to suffer like you are and I'm so sorry that this has happened to you and your family... I would like to introduce you to Jesus Christ, he died to give you eternal life, his word says that we do not have to fear death.
    John 11:25, 26 Jesus said I am the resurrection and life. Those who believe in me, even though they die will live.
    He also promise us eternal life. I encourage you to give your life to Jesus accept that he came to give us life... everlasting. Just believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, you have nothing to loose but the fear of death and your sin. He is the only one that can give us hope after death, but you must accept Him before you pass. I'm praying for you, please do this before you pass into eternity

    • @richardchampion1034
      @richardchampion1034 2 роки тому +3

      You are absolutely right because with Jesus you have everything to gain and without Jesus everything to lose. I want Deborah to know the healing power of Jesus Christ. I’m NOT interested in the prognosis as I prefer to look to out creator.

    • @priscilladevi9705
      @priscilladevi9705 2 роки тому +3

      Amen I totally Agree. I'm a Born Again Christian, Christ is Truly the Answer, so much peace and Joy found in The Lord Jesus Christ. 💜🙏

    • @isking1715
      @isking1715 2 роки тому

      Oh do shut up. Why can't you people just say, sending prayers or God bless or any number of appropriate comments. No sermons necessary. Jeez.

    • @kaziimtiazahammad1928
      @kaziimtiazahammad1928 2 роки тому

      Hi, please Watch the channel of Shaikh Ahammad Deedat and also please Watch the channel of Yusuf estate of USA. Definitely everyone should know the purpose of life and need to pray to Almighty God for guidance otherwise hellfire will be the permanent destination for the disbelivers. So everyone must need to research and find the true religion to save from hellfire in the day of Judgement

    • @tracyparker550
      @tracyparker550 2 роки тому +2

      AMEN! Thanks JESUS

  • @TheTREEHOUSE18
    @TheTREEHOUSE18 2 роки тому +3

    Jesus died for all our sins.No matter what you have done you can come to Jesus and He will forgive and abundantly pardon. A place in heaven is offered to all who will believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross and rose again for all mans sins.

  • @richardchampion1034
    @richardchampion1034 2 роки тому +2

    The big ‘C’ is Jesus Christ who has conquered the little ‘c.’ Jesus is healing precious people of cancer today and we need to look to Him.

  • @isking1715
    @isking1715 2 роки тому +9

    Please, for the love of God, no more Jesus freaks. You don't know the lady, maybe she's besties with JC already. You know you put a ton of people off religion right? STOP.

    • @tracyparker550
      @tracyparker550 2 роки тому +1

      Praying for you 🙏. From a JESUS fan. Thanks

    • @isking1715
      @isking1715 2 роки тому +4

      @@tracyparker550 I have no problem with people praying or being Jesus fans, whatever rocks your boat! I have a lot of trouble coping with the preachy types who like to ram it down others throats. She's gone now, sweet lady, I'm sure they'll all be happy for her.

    • @linzieloo1
      @linzieloo1 Рік тому

      Praise the lord!

    • @linzieloo1
      @linzieloo1 Рік тому

      They are entitled to their comments like you are,

    • @isking1715
      @isking1715 Рік тому +1

      @@linzieloo1 Yes, please praise the Lord in your own way, very privately and quietly. No need to ram your beliefs down the throats of everyone else!!

  • @sholasanyasanya6646
    @sholasanyasanya6646 2 роки тому

    If you can go the prophet of God in Zambia, you will be healed of this terrible illness.
    To God on his throne.
    You will not come back with the illness
    He is Prophet Elijah King.
    He lives in Lusaka.
    In the Gambia
    Only believe.