Ronan Keating said it has been “heart-breaking” to watch Deborah James’ struggle with bowel cancer. The former headteacher was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and announced on Instagram on 9 May that she has now stopped treatment and is receiving hospice care at home.The Boyzone singer became a cancer charity campaigner after his Mum, Marie, died of breast cancer and he has now received an honorary doctorate from the Open University for his charity work.The 45 year old explained: “I continue the story and continue to educate people about cancer, whether that’s through cancer research UK or through the Marie Keating Foundation or through the Open University degree, the doctorate.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter.
This Morning’s Dr Philippa in tears over friend Deborah James as she recalls own cancer diagnosis
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This Morning's Dr Philippa Kaye was reduced to tears as she opened up about her friend Deborah James's announcement that she has made the decision to enter end of life care amid cancer battle. Dr Philippa, 41, has herself battered bowel cancer after she was diagnosed back in 2019 and she had an emotional chat about cancer with the ITV show's hosts Phil Schofield and Rochelle Humes who is filling in for Holly Willoughby. The ITV GP's friend and BBC podcaster Deborah James, 40, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 and she has been candid in sharing her journey and decision to enter end of life care after living with stage four cancer for five years.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. Speaking on This Morning, a teary-eyed Dr Philippa said: “The cancer community is an amazing place, and you guys have to excuse me if I do get emotional, and Deborah is an amazing person.
"You have a bond in a way other people don't. We bonded over being in ICU, or being in hospital on our own in the middle of a pandemic, and you have a mutual understanding. "That's messaging at 11 o'clock at night or 3 in the morning.That connection is immense." The TV GP has called herself lucky for catching her cancer early and despite having battled the illness she is now cancer free.
Deborah James and husband Seb 'swallow the tears' as they enjoy 'perfect' sunny morning together
Deborah James has shared how her doting husband Sebastian whisked her away after spending a full 10 days inside her house amid her bowel cancer. The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, announced last week that her body is "just not playing ball" and she's been moved to end-of-life care.
Deborah James 'blown away' over Damehood as she aims to raise £5m to fight cancer by weekend
A friend of the inspirational Deborah James has said the podcast host and campaigner is 'blown away' after being awarded a Damehood. It was announced on Thursday evening (May 12) that the Queen would honour Deborah outside of the usual schedule.
Cancer-stricken Deborah James made a Dame after raising almost £4m charity in just four days
Terminally ill Deborah James has been made a Dame after raising just short of £4 million for charity in a matter of days, after announcing that she had been moved to hospice at home care. The 40 year old, who has been courageously battling bowel cancer for five years, wrote a heartbreaking “goodbye" post on Monday revealing that her body “just wasn’t playing ball”. The devastating announcement penned by the mum-of-two, which she asked her followers to donate to cancer research for the price of a drink “to see me out of this world”, has raised a staggering £3.8 million.
Prince William & Kate Middleton Deliver Rare Message For BBC Host Deborah James Amid Her Battle With Stage 4 Bowel Cancer
Prince William and Kate Middleton are sending their love to BBC host Deborah James after she shared some devastating news about her terminal cancer.
Deborah James ‘in disbelief’ after cancer fundraiser reaches £2 million in just 2 days
Deborah James's cancer fundraiser has surpassed £2 million in just two days, leaving the 40-year-old broadcaster "in disbelief". She recently announced the heartbreaking news that her bowel cancer has become terminal, and she is receiving palliative care at home.
Deborah James chokes back tears as she reaches £2million donations to cancer research
BBC podcaster Deborah James choked back tears as she thanked everyone who has donated to her fundraiser – which has so far raised £2million and counting. The presenter, 40, said she felt “utterly loved” and was “absolutely mind blown” at the figure. Deborah launched the 'bowel babe' fund for Cancer Research UK this week, after heartbreakingly telling fans she has moved onto end-of-life care for her bowel cancer.