2026-01-21

This Morning star emotional as viewer credits her with saving her life

After hearing Dr Nighat discuss bloating as a potential symptom of ovarian cancer, Debra recognised the signs in herself and sought medical advice — leading to a diagnosis of stage four ovarian cancer. Further tests revealed she was also a BRCA gene carrier, prompting vital checks within her family. In this powerful moment on the programme, Debra shares her story and thanks Dr Nighat for raising awareness of symptoms that are too often overlooked.

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