Deborah James, 40, enjoyed an afternoon of tea and champagne with Prince William on Friday as he presented her with a Damehood for her tireless campaigning and fundraising efforts.
Lauren Mahon has run the gamut of almost every emotion you can think of in the past week. You can ask me how I am feeling at any point during the day, and it will be different, the 37-year-old reflects.
Those who have charted the journey of podcaster and cancer campaigner Deborah James will know she has never shied away from the jubilant highs or agonising lows of living with cancer.