Dame Deborah James ‘saved my life from bowel cancer’

The transcript details a personal story of being influenced by Deborah James to seek medical advice, leading to a diagnosis of rectal cancer. It covers the emotional impact of the diagnosis, the decision to inform family members, and the opportunity to participate in an immunotherapy trial. The narrative highlights the importance of awareness and timely medical checks.

What prompted the narrator to consider getting checked for their symptoms?

• A doctor's recommendation

• An article in a magazine

• A news story about Deborah James

• A conversation with a friend

What was the narrator's initial assumption about their health condition?

• They had IBS

• They had a serious illness

• They were perfectly healthy

• They needed surgery

How did the narrator feel upon hearing the diagnosis?

• Excited

• In shock

• Indifferent

• Relieved

Who did the narrator decide to inform first about their diagnosis?

• Their doctor

• Their spouse

• Their children

• Their best friend

What opportunity was presented to the narrator after their diagnosis?

• A new job offer

• A chance to travel

• Participation in an immunotherapy trial

• A scholarship for studies