According to the Health Service, the number of people checking for bowel cancer symptoms on the NHS website has increased tenfold since the death of Dame Deborah James.
According to the latest NHS figures, the NHS web page was visited 23,274 times on Wednesday, up from 2,000 times the day before.
Dame Deborah’s family confirmed on Tuesday that campaigners and podcasters died at the age of 40 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.
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Dame Deborah died on Tuesday after spending the last few weeks of end-of-life care at home with her husband Sebastien and her two children.
In a statement issued by her family, the last words from her were: Take the risk; I love you deeply. I don’t regret it; and always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poop-it may save your life. “
The NHS also encourages people not to be “careful about poop” and warns that people often dislike talking about their symptoms because of embarrassment.
Symptoms of intestinal cancer are: Changes in bowel habits, such as pooping more often than usual or inconsistencies. Tummy or abdominal pain that lasts for more than a few days; unexpected weight loss and unexplained malaise.
Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive Officer of the NHS, said:
“People are often reluctant to talk about cancer diagnosis and treatment, but Deborah bravely talks about her personal journey, causing thousands of people to check for symptoms. There is no doubt about it – this has saved lives.
“We must now continue Deborah’s wonderful work in honor of her.
“Talking about cancer saves lives, so our message to you, don’t be careful about poop. Check if you have any worrisome signs or symptoms.”
Michelle Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Research UK, said:
“Deborah’s honesty and humor changed the conversation about cancer, and she definitely had a big impact on raising awareness. The day after she died, there were 120 colorectal cancer information pages compared to the day before. % Increased. I hope that the effects of this heightened awareness of the disease will be felt over the years to come.
“If you notice a change in your body that isn’t normal for you, it’s important to contact your doctor. Most changes aren’t cancer, but if you have cancer, early diagnosis can make all the difference. there is.”
Health Minister Sajid Javid said: These numbers reflect the powerful and life-saving impact she has had. She encourages countless people across the country to get information, be checked, and speak.
“I know how devastating this disease can be because my father died of colorectal cancer. We must continue to break through the wall of what she called the” C Ward. “
“Our cancer program for the next 10 years will be based on this and will focus on early diagnosis to save more lives.”
Intestinal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with approximately 37,000 new cases each year in the United Kingdom.