Podcaster Deborah James has bid an emotional goodbye to her brother Ben, before he departs on a trip abroad with his fiancée. Deborah, known by many as 'Bowel Babe,' was diagnosed with bowel cancer back in 2016 and has been praised across the UK for raising the profile of the condition and raising thousands of pounds to fund clinical trials and research into personalised medicine for cancer patients.
Sadly, Deborah is now approaching the end of her life and is receiving round-the-clock care at her parents' home in London. Whilst she's pleased to be able to be surrounded by her family, she didn't want to hold her brother and his fiancée back from an amazing trip to America they've been planning for a long time.
With this in mind, Deborah has said goodbye to her brother, for what could be the final time. He and his fiancée are set to travel to America - and Deborah has told him not not worry about her or to come home, even if her condition deteriorates.
