Six symptoms of bowel cancer as Mel Schilling dies aged 54
The MAFS expert has died aged 54 MAFS legend Mel Schilling has died aged 54 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. The TV legend was one of the many people diagnosed with the disease, and she opened up about her journey to a diagnosis. “About a month ago, when I was filming in Australia, I […]
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Deborah James told her mother she didn’t want to die days before her passing
“She did say ‘I don’t want to die’” Deborah James’s mother Heather has opened up about her daughter’s final moments. The heartbroken mother lost her daughter to bowel cancer in June. Heather spoke out about Deborah’s battle with cancer in an interview with BBC Breakfast. The mum said it doesn’t feel right to outlive your […]
4 years ago
The touching meaning behind Deborah James’ funeral song
Dame Deborah James was laid to rest in London this week. Dame Deborah James chose quite a poignant song for her funeral. A source close to the mum-of-two revealed that Tell Me It’s Not True from the musical Blood Brothers played during her funeral service. It is believed jazz singer Natalie Rushdie performed the song […]
4 years ago
Bowel cancer signs to be displayed on packs of toilet roll in Aldi
Bowel cancer affects almost 2,700 each year in Ireland. Supermarket chain Aldi is set to add the symptoms of bowel cancer to all its packs of toilet rolls soon as they partner with the Irish Cancer Society. As bowel cancer is one of the most common in Ireland, Aldi is aiming to raise awareness of […]
4 years ago
Deborah James says emotional goodbye to her brother as he travels to US for holiday
“He must not come back, under any circumstances.” Deborah James has said an emotional goodbye to her brother Ben as he heads off on a dream holiday. Her brother, who recently celebrated his engagement, is heading off to America. Deborah said saying goodbye wasn’t easy, especially because she doesn’t know how long she has left. […]
4 years ago
Deborah James was given just days to live when discharged from hospital in May
“I look at the sunshine, smile, and think, wow, life is a funny thing, isn’t it!” Doctors gave Dame Deborah James just days to live when she was discharged from hospital in early May, but the activist has defied the odds. Deborah recently spoke out about the special memories she has been able to make […]
4 years ago