![]() She’s set to take part in the Manchester Shine event with ten members of her family including husband Roy, and her two daughters Helen, 35 and 31-year-old Sarah.Ĭhristine Amyes with her family (Image: Christine Amyes) On completing her treatment, Chris’s latest scan showed she is cancer-free, and now she is determined to do everything she can to help give hope to more families like hers. If just one person gets checked because of something I’ve said, it will be worth it.” “It’s not a nice subject and the whole process is horrible, from tests to treatment and beyond but I feel we still need to talk about it more. The fact she has been able to raise awareness on a subject matter that is still so taboo has really helped me in my journey. She said: “I followed Deborah James’ story and she was just so inspiring. Inspired by the late 'Bowel Babe', Dame Deborah James, Christine, known as Chris, believes it’s vital more people talk about bowel cancer and its symptoms. That’s what I am trying to pass on to my family as well, to make the very most of every day.” “Before my diagnosis I was always very cautious and careful and planned lots of the future, but you don’t know what that future is and so I am much more about living for the here and now these days. ![]() It’s been a real roller-coaster, but my family have been my amazing support network and my four-year-old granddaughter Alex has kept all our spirits up all the way through of course, she doesn’t really understand what’s going on, but she’s been wonderful. “They were reassuring and said it was early days and so we were hopeful of the treatment plans. “I had been to the doctors and I wanted an answer as soon as possible, I just needed to know and unfortunately I found out on Christmas Eve,” the retired housing association director said. As a result of the procedure, she is currently living with a stoma. The MEN reported that the mum-of-two, who lives with her husband Roy in Sale, went on to have her tumour removed before having a bowel resection, where part of the bowel is removed. Christine had bowel cancer – and she needed surgery urgently. It was the night before Christmas at Wythenshawe Hospital when she was given the devastating news. Read more: Everywhere in Wales you can sign a book of condolences and leave flowers for Queen Elizabeth II Although she showed no other symptoms, her doctor referred her for tests. The 61-year-old decided to book a GP appointment near the end of 2021 after noticing she was using the bathroom more frequently. But months later, on Christmas Eve, the symptom would lead to a life-changing diagnosis. Most of us wouldn't think much of a change to our toilet habits.Ĭertainty Christine Amyes wasn’t overly worried when she began using the toilet more than usual. ![]()
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