Dame Deborah: I’m tired but taking life day by day
Daily Express|June 10, 2022
DAME Deborah James says hectic campaigning to combat bowel cancer is giving her a sense of purpose to keep going.
Chris Riches
Dame Deborah: I’m tired but taking life day by day

The mother-of-two, 40, said fundraising was responsible for her defying doctors’ life expectancy predictions as she receives end-of-life care at home.

She was given a damehood by Prince William for her “tireless campaigning” and has launched a number of initiatives, including a clothing line and a book.

In a video message shown on ITV’s Lorraine yesterday, she admitted she was “surprised” to be still alive.

Awareness

She said: “I am doing OK, I’m stable. I think stable is a good thing.

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