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Dame Deborah James's Campaign Inspires Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis

Lyndsey Ainscough credits the late campaigner for prompting her to seek medical help, leading to successful treatment for stage 3 bowel cancer.

  • Lyndsey Ainscough, a mother of three, recognized her symptoms after seeing Dame Deborah James on TV.
  • Despite initial dismissal, Ainscough pursued medical advice and was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer.
  • Experimental immunotherapy, combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, successfully eradicated her cancer.
  • Ainscough's story highlights the impact of James's advocacy on public awareness and early diagnosis.
  • Deborah James's mother continues her daughter's legacy through the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK.
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