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Decision-making and information needs

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• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 02 >> He wished his surgeon had told him what he wanted to do rather than expecting him to choose.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1993, underwent surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 07 >> A permanent colostomy improved his quality of life.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996, recieved radiotherapy, surgery, temporary colostomy. Permanent colostomy 4 years after initial treatment.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 10 >> Describes how she decided to have chemotherapy.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995. Under went surgery and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 09 >> He remembers his two consultants arguing over his treatment.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2000. Under went surgery, temporary colostomy and chemotherapy. Colostomy irreversible after 15 months.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 11 >> Continued with chemotherapy to help reduce his wife's intense worry about him.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2001. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 13 >> She had to choose a course of action that would suit her as a new mother.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998, under went surgery and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 14 >> He wished he could get all his consultants together at one time to discuss treatment options.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy, chemotherapy, and radio frequency ablation.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 14 >> Explains how knowing the risks of radiotherapy led him to choose surgery instead.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy, chemotherapy, and radio frequency ablation.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 17 >> Her consultant's way of breaking the news helped her feel confident about treatment.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, and temporary colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 17 >> Her consultant's way of breaking the news helped her feel confident about treatment.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, and temporary colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> She feared that chemotherapy would leave her infertile until an alternative drug was proposed.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 21 >> She wanted a second opinion because she lacked confidence in the first surgeon she consulted.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 23 >> Her decision to have chemotherapy was connected to her gratitude to her medical team.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2000, under went surgery and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 26 >> Explains that he was happy to have chemotherapy as it was his only option.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 2001, received chemotherapy treatment.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 36 >> He feels that making a list of the pros and cons of chemotherapy makes the decision obvious.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1997, under went surgery, temporary colostomy and chemotherapy.