bowelbabe.org<\/a>\u00a0– after smashing her initial target of \u00a3250,000, raising a staggering \u00a31million in 16 hours.<\/p>\nNow, 24 hours after the launch, it’s raised close to \u00a31.5 million.<\/p>\n
Central Recorder columnist said when she realised the end was drawing near, she was determined to use her platform to raise as much money as possible.<\/p>\n
“I just knew\u00a0that I wanted to ensure I could leave enough money for them to do something meaningful, that would mean that we could fund projects that I myself\u00a0would have benefited from 5 years ago to give me life,” Deborah said.<\/p>\n
“Because you just never know do you, when that next breakthrough is going to come, but I know we have the skills and passion in this country to make things happen, but we just need to fund it properly.”<\/p>\n
Speaking to host Tony Livesey, Deborah said she still has a list of things that she is working through, but that right now, it’s all about her being as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n
“I can’t walk, I can’t stand, I can’t go to the loo – I can’t do really basic stuff.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been doing a lot of sleeping.<\/p>\n
“Just spending time watching people that I love, to just know that they are ok. <\/p>\n
“The more I tell myself that they are going to be ok, I know they are surrounded by love. I know they are surrounded by support – they will be fine.”<\/p>\n
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What are the symptoms to look for? Remember “BOWEL”<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\n- : B:Bleeding<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
There are several possible causes of bleeding from your bottom, of blood in your poo.<\/p>\n
Bright red blood could come from swollen blood vessels, haemorrhoids or piles, in your back passage.<\/p>\n
Dark red or black blood could come from your bowel or stomach.<\/p>\n
Blood in your stools is one of the key signs of bowel cancer, so it’s important to mention it to your doctor so they can investigate.<\/p>\n
2. O: Obvious change in loo habits<\/strong><\/p>\nIt’s important to tell your GP if you have noticed any changes in your bowel habits, that lasts three weeks or longer.<\/p>\n
It’s especially important if you have also noticed signs of blood in your poo.<\/p>\n
You might notice you need to go to the loo more often, you might have looser stools or feel like you’re not going enough or fully emptying your bowels.<\/p>\n
Don’t be embarrassed, your GP will have heard a lot worse! Speak up and get it checked.<\/p>\n
3. W: Weight loss<\/strong><\/p>\nThis is less common than the other symptoms, but an important one to be aware of. If you’ve lost weight and don’t really know why, it’s worth mentioning to your GP.<\/p>\n
You may not feel like eating, feel sick, bloated and not hungry.<\/p>\n
4. E: Extreme tiredness<\/strong><\/p>\nBowel cancer that causes bleeding can cause a lack of iron in the body – anaemia. If you develop anaemia you’re likely to feel tired and your skin might look pale.<\/p>\n
5. L: Lump or pain<\/strong><\/p>\nAs with lots of other forms of cancer, a lump or pain can be a sign of bowel cancer.<\/p>\n
It’s most likely you’ll notice a pain or lump in your stomach or back passage.<\/p>\n
See your GP if it doesn’t go away, or if it affects how you eat or sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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