Deborah James, the English journalist and podcast host who fought bowel cancer, is in the news as King Charles reflects on his own cancer journey.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced government support for the miONCO-Dx blood test, which can detect multiple cancers, including bowel cancer. This announcement coincides with the renaming of a cancer laboratory in honor of Dame Deborah James, a prominent bowel cancer campaigner who passed away in 2022.
In a heartfelt message during a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities, King Charles shared insights from his own cancer journey. He emphasized the importance of compassion and community support for those diagnosed with cancer, while acknowledging the daunting nature of such diagnoses. His reflections come as he continues treatment for an undisclosed cancer.