Deborah James

Deborah James (1981–2022) was a British journalist, campaigner, and podcaster who became a national treasure for her tireless campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer. Through her podcast You, Me and the Big C and her social media presence, James brought cancer into public conversation with extraordinary courage, honesty, and warmth. She was awarded a Damehood for her fundraising and awareness work, raising millions of pounds through her Bowelbabe Fund. Her book and audiobook F*** You Cancer is a defiant, moving, and often funny account of living with and fighting the disease. Her audiobooks and books are a testament to her remarkable spirit and legacy.