BBC presenter Deborah James shared a heartbreaking health update as she confirms that she no longer knows “how much time she has left” amid the battle with stage 4 bowel cancer
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Deborah James shared a heartbreaking Instagram post in which she revealed that “no one knows how long to live.”
The 40-year-old BBC presenter has been battling stage 4 bowel cancer since December 2016 and is documenting her battle on social media – she has inspired millions of fans.
While Deborah continues to maintain a positive outlook amid the battle with cancer, the TV star took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that she no longer knows how much time she has left, as she revealed about her stage 4 cancer.
In a heartbreaking post, the proud mother of two revealed that her “body does not play ball” while sharing the health update.
Deborah wrote: “The message I never wanted to write. We tried everything, but my body just doesn’t play with a ball.
Deborah continues to maintain a positive outlook amid her battle with cancer (
Image:
Instagram / @bowelbabe)
“My active care has stopped and I am now transferred to a hospice in home care, with my amazing family around me, and the focus is on making sure it doesn’t hurt and spending time with them.
“No one knows how much time I have left, but I am not able to walk, I sleep most days and most of the things I took for granted are incredible dreams. I know we haven’t left a stone unturned.
“But even with all the innovative cancer drugs in the world or some new magical breakthrough, my body just can’t go on any longer.”
Deborah continued: “For more than 5 years writing about how I thought it would be my last Christmas, how I would not see my 40th birthday or see my children go to high school – I never imagined I would write this where I would actually say goodbye.
The BBC star documented his battle with cancer on Instagram (
Image:
Instagram / @bowelbabe)
“I think this is the rebellious hope in me. But I don’t think anyone can say that the last 6 months have been exactly good.
“Everything is heartbreaking to go through, but I am surrounded by so much love that if anything can help me go through it, I hope it will.
“The Bowelbabe Foundation. I always knew there was one thing I always wanted to do before I died.”
Deborah continued to ask her supportive followers to donate as much as they could to fight bowel cancer.
Deborah asked her supportive followers to donate as much as they could to fight bowel cancer (
Image:
Instagram / @bowelbabe)
“Over the years, I have always collected as much information and money as possible for the charities that are closest to me. @cr_uk @royalmarsden @bowelcanceruk, “she wrote.
“As a result, @bowelbabefund is being created and I would like nothing more than for you to help it thrive. Please visit bowelbabe.org for all information and donate.
“All I’m asking is if you’ve ever read a column, followed my Instagram, listened to a podcast or seen me dressed like poop for no reason.
“Please buy me a drink to see me in this world by donating the cost to @bowelbabefund, which will allow us to raise funds for further life-saving cancer research. To give Deborah more time!
Deborah James shared a heartbreaking Instagram post revealing that “no one knows how long to live” (
Image:
Instagram / @bowelbabe)
“Right now, for me, it’s all about taking it every day, step by step, and being grateful for another sunrise. My whole family is around me and we will dance through it together, sunbathe and laugh (I will cry !!) at every possible moment. “
Deborah ended her heartbreaking post by encouraging her fans to “enjoy life” while they can.
“You are all amazing, thank you for playing your part in my journey. No regrets. Enjoy life x “
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