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• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> Explains how her information and support needs were well met.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> Describes why she found her ileostomy disturbing and didn't want others to help her with it.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 11 >> An accident with his stoma bag caused extreme distress.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 11 >> Explains how he learned to manage his stoma in hospital.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 31 >> Describes how he became an accomplished sportsman after his ileostomy.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> Chris recalled that his surgery was mainly done by keyhole and that it took about six hours.

In June 2010 Chris was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had surgery, a low anterior resection of his bowel and an ileostomy. Surgery was soon followed by chemotherapy, which he has nearly finished. He hopes to have the ileostomy reversed soon.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 31 >> Describes how his stoma was pushed back into place after a prolapse.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> Chris found that he could obtain bags for his ileostomy on prescription through the GP.

In June 2010 Chris was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had surgery, a low anterior resection of his bowel and an ileostomy. Surgery was soon followed by chemotherapy, which he has nearly finished. He hopes to have the ileostomy reversed soon.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 31 >> He feels that there is no substitute for personal experience of life with a stoma.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> Before Chris could leave hospital he had to learn how to change his ileostomy bag. Having an ileostomy was not as difficult as he imagined it might be

In June 2010 Chris was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had surgery, a low anterior resection of his bowel and an ileostomy. Surgery was soon followed by chemotherapy, which he has nearly finished. He hopes to have the ileostomy reversed soon.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 31 >> Meeting other people with ileostomies gave him encouragement.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 31 >> Explains how an ileostomy improved his life.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> After Chris had his ileostomy he found a range of products, such as a support belt, that were useful.

In June 2010 Chris was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had surgery, a low anterior resection of his bowel and an ileostomy. Surgery was soon followed by chemotherapy, which he has nearly finished. He hopes to have the ileostomy reversed soon.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 31 >> Describes how his stoma affected him psychologically and reflects on how it might affect others.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> The specialist nurses have helped Chris to look after his ileostomy. There are many different sizes and shapes of bags and various adhesives that can

In June 2010 Chris was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had surgery, a low anterior resection of his bowel and an ileostomy. Surgery was soon followed by chemotherapy, which he has nearly finished. He hopes to have the ileostomy reversed soon.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 32 >> He experienced panic when his stoma bled and he didn't know what to do.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 32 >> Knowing others with ileostomies helped him feel positive about his own.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 32 >> Having known other people with ileostomies helped him feel positive about his own.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 35 >> He recalls trying to carry on with normal activities while adjusting to having a stoma.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995, under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and a permanent colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 35 >> Finds a colostomy easy to live with in comparison with an ileostomy.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995, under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and a permanent colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 35 >> A man who had both a permanent colostomy and a temporary ileostomy had to learn to manage them with minimal support.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995, under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and a permanent colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 35 >> Having both a permanent colostomy and a temporary ileostomy he had to learn to manage them with minimal support.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995, under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and a permanent colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 37 >> Initially she felt unable to deal with her ileostomy but eventually came to terms with it.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver and lung 1994. Bowel resection, temporary ileostomy; two liver re-sections, two lung resections, entire lung subsequently removed; chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 37 >> Her partner's supportive attitude helped her overcome her fears for their relationship.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver and lung 1994. Bowel resection, temporary ileostomy; two liver re-sections, two lung resections, entire lung subsequently removed; chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> Before Chris could leave hospital he had to learn how to change his ileostomy bag. Having an ileostomy was not as difficult as he imagined it might be

In June 2010 Chris was diagnosed with rectal cancer. He had surgery, a low anterior resection of his bowel and an ileostomy. Surgery was soon followed by chemotherapy, which he has nearly finished. He hopes to have the ileostomy reversed soon.