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TV viewer's cancer warning saves her life
21 Jan
Summary
- A TV viewer recognized ovarian cancer symptoms from a health segment.
- Early detection led to diagnosis and life-saving surgery for stage four cancer.
- BRCA gene identified, prompting family testing and preventative measures.
A 62-year-old woman has credited a This Morning health segment with saving her life after recognizing symptoms of ovarian cancer. Debra Lamb shared her story on the show, explaining that a discussion about ovarian cancer signs prompted her to see a doctor.
Lamb received a stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis and later discovered she carried the BRCA gene. This discovery led to nine other family members being tested. Her cousin was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and her niece is undergoing preventative surgery.
Appearing visibly emotional, Lamb expressed her gratitude to the show and Dr. Nighat Arif, whose segment alerted her to the potential danger. Dr. Arif highlighted the importance of such health features, emphasizing that timely medical information can lead to life-saving interventions, especially for conditions like stage four ovarian cancer which are often detected too late.
