#GetPersonal

Through the Get Personal campaign we are determined to make real change happen for people diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer.
This is Barbara's story.
Read more about the campaign here: www.bowelcance...

[@lauraanncallaway4057]

Such an eloquent lady, God bless xx

[@Mariahelena-wy6xc]

You are a beautiful human being.Bless you

[@stuartridley9777]

An important and powerful message eloquently told. Thank you.

[@nikkisanders6283]

Thank you

[@carolwhitham8010]

I must admit my doctor was brilliant she acted right away first sending me for a colon oscapy test and that was positive for bowl cancer , then after that all systems go back and fourth for scans and radiotherapy etc and with in a few months I was having major operation in all it was 7 hours, and now that was over 2 years now and just over 2 months I had a reverse operation to remove my stoma bag am doing ok but have a hard time with my bowls, so at least am still here to tell my story thank God. X

[@carmelfinucane3215]

How are you now Carol thank you for the information what stage were you diagnosed

[@carolwhitham8010]

@@carmelfinucane3215 it was stage 1 just got it on time, and am ok so far still keep having blood test's etc, infarct i have just received a letter from my Colo rectal Nurse to have my bloods done followed by a telephone call to see how am going on and any concerns i may have , and my blood results too.

[@carmelfinucane3215]

Thank you 😊

[@jesussaves1827]

Please turn to Jesus He loves you very much, He is the God of miracles, i was ill for many years but the doctors couldn't really help me, i don't blame them there was only so much that they could of done for me, Then Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, There is hope in Jesus, God has done amazing things in my life and in the life's of people i love, He can do the same for you and yours, When you need Him call on Him, The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, He is the God of comfort and will be there for you when you call on Him, God saved someone i love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, Its as simple as asking Jesus into your heart and life to be your personal Lord and Savior, confess your sins to Jesus and Jesus will forgive you, And if you truly seek Him Jesus will answer you, i know this because He answered me when i called out to Him, Take care

[@jesussaves1827]

Please turn to Jesus He loves you very much, He is the God of miracles, i was ill for many years but the doctors couldn't really help me, i don't blame them there was only so much that they could of done for me, Then Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, There is hope in Jesus, God has done amazing things in my life and in the life's of people i love, He can do the same for you and yours, When you need Him call on Him, The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, He is the God of comfort and will be there for you when you call on Him, God saved someone i love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, Its as simple as asking Jesus into your heart and life to be your personal Lord and Savior, confess your sins to Jesus and Jesus will forgive you, And if you truly seek Him Jesus will answer you, i know this because He answered me when i called out to Him, Take care

[@naligsEkr]

Amazing video!!!

[@Jute511]

The most frightening thing about cancer is the NHS.

[@melaniewalker5226]

You must have been very unlucky, I've had fantastic treatment from NHS I couldn't fault them.

[@angelablurr3426]

I hope your still with us ❤

[@Anon-zb5op]

Any idea what new options/ medications she is talking about?

[@patsyhay9592]

Doctors need to answer for this 6 years is negligence and they are costing people there lives there should be a system of if a patient comes more than 3 times with the same symptoms or worsening that further analysis is carried out

[@liverbird956]

These Doctors really have a lot to answer. I've heard stories of patients being laughed at, accused of being over dramatic fobbed off saying it was piles or hemoroids. Why can't they just send them for tests it's criminal. I've just recently been sent for a poo test and blood tests my Dr did listen to my concerns.

[@TheLearningLounge]

This was very helpful. Please tell me you are alive and well.

[@rmartini1050]

Thank goodness I live in the US

[@mimad57]

I beg to differ. You have the worst long-term malignant disease outcomes in the developed world.

[@laurasinfield2431]

Why is that then??

[@marksawatzky8562]

Thank God that I live in Canada!! ☺

[@georgep7925]

What was the treatment she paid for?

[@zoharsutton8029]

What is the name of those other treatments she talked about that she had to pay for after she lost the appeal? She mentioned "other treatments" when Chemo failed but didn't say what they were. Does anyone know what those treatments were?

[@adrewmarcous1606]

All thanks to Dr martins abul who helped me with a cure to get rid of my Cancer, thank you sir

[@laylamorgan4018]

Why mention treatment available that she paid for but give no name or other information.

[@chengfusaechao7243]

I'm scared..i can feel there's a lump on my Leftside Bowel....i get Painful cramps Unable to Defecate..i feel Dizzy.Nausea.chest pain.. Fatigue.body pain & very achy joints/bone/spine.... WTF..im scared..😫😥😪😭

[@laurasinfield2431]

What's happening with you? Have you seen your doctor? you must if you havent ..do you have to pay to see a doctor?

[@Sportliveonline]

RIP

[@deeqonuur5470]

wonder fuller has she passed on?

[@tinnman911]

Did she say she has survived stage 4 Bowel cancer???

[@daviddescheenie8731]

Yeah

[@janovewaldner1]

I think "survived" must surely means that she is taking medicines regularly to keep the cancer from growing and have it under control.

[@jonock1]

@@janovewaldner1 She said she's cancer free for 8 years. That means no detectable cancer, so she most definitely survived it and is not just keeping it under control

[@janovewaldner1]

@@jonock1 To my knowledge, once a person have bowel cancer it never leaves the body, therapies can minimize the cancer cells but never eliminates them completely, so sooner or later all patients relapse. That's why during remission, patients have to continue taking their medication and continue screening to keep it under control.

[@jonock1]

@@janovewaldner1 That's not at all true. I don't know where you got that idea. The stage is what determines the risk of recurrence but if surgery removes the main tumour entirely, quite a lot of people will never get it again especially if they change the habits that contributed to it, and that's even if they have no chemo at all. With stage four particularly you need something that will help kill the cancer cells and you must be strong enough to withstand the side effects which can also damage vital organs, but with the treatment this lady used, which was tailored to her personally, it clearly can eventually eradicate all cells in some people even at stage four. Unfortunately it's a very expensive treatment.

[@monutawar4880]

I am not sure tyy

[@kerryhughes5372]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@rolandhawken6628]

She should think herself lucky there was a hospital to go to ,and it's free. I bet she avoided paying tax and lied about her returns." I wish I had been told I wish I had been told. " for Christ sake take some responsibility for you own problems

[@carolinecampbell9308]

What a horrible comment.

[@maureenmaguire8476]

What makes you give such a vile comment? You need help.

[@Tempo50]

What an asshole!!There is no such thing as “free” medical help. Countries that have social medicine are taxed heavily. Also, did you even listen? She had to pay out of her pocket after being refused by the NHS!

[@jodiebird1551]

Do you not get out much pet? She paid NI ever week for decades for her treatment. Unlike other countries however, the NHS do not like to charge overseas visitors so it will be free for many who do not pay. I do not think Christ was involved. Take some responsibility for misogyny online and pointless hate.