Lyndsey Ainscough, a mother-of-three from Leigh in Greater Manchester, has shared how Deborah James helped save her life from bowel cancer. Mrs Ainscough was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer after experiencing symptoms for several months. She sought medical attention after seeing bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah on TV.
Dame Deborah’s mother, Heather, appeared on BBC Breakfast with Mrs Ainscough and expressed how proud she was of her daughter’s legacy. She believed that Deborah’s work in breaking down the stigma around bowels and poo had helped many people.
Mrs Ainscough’s story highlights the importance of raising awareness around bowel cancer, and how powerful campaigns like Deborah’s can be in informing people and encouraging them to seek medical attention. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK, affecting around 42,000 people every year.
Deborah James was a well-known campaigner for bowel cancer awareness in the UK. She was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016 and underwent treatment. Sadly, she lost her battle with cancer in 2021. However, her legacy lives on through her work and the people whose lives she has touched, like Mrs Ainscough
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