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• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 09 >> Describes being wrongly told he had only a short time to live.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 03 >> She was never told she'd had cancer and only found out accidentally.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1990. Had surgery and two bowel resections.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 02 >> He found it impossible to question his doctor even though he is a doctor himself.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1993, underwent surgery.

• 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 >> More than 5 years >> Interview 03 >> She explains the need for patients to take an active role in meeting their own health information needs.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1990. Had surgery and two bowel resections.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 09 >> Reflects on why it is often difficult communicating with doctors.

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 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 09 >> A sympathetic visit from his surgeon helped him after the attempt to reverse his colostomy failed.

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 09 >> He felt safe in the hands of a surgeon who spoke frankly.

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 09 >> A sympathetic visit from his surgeon helped him after the attempt to reverse his colostomy failed.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 10 >> She failed to receive prompt attention when her wound broke down after surgery.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 11 >> He was confused by his surgeon's explanation of his coming surgery.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 12 >> She tried to minimise the disruption to her childrens' lives.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998. Under went surgery, temporary colostomy and radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 14 >> He has decided not to tell his son about his illness.

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 >> 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 >> More than 5 years >> Interview 15 >> She did not understand that a polyp could be cancerous and was shocked by her diagnosis.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995. Under went surgery, permanent colostomy and radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 17 >> Explains how she became depressed after surgery.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 17 >> She was given a PCA but not told how to use it effectively.

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 >> 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 >> Her epidural fell out and she had difficulty getting the situation resolved.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> She was left completely alone after her diagnosis.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> Medical students were allowed to look at her tumour before she was told she had cancer.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 19 >> Felt she needed face to face contact to fill in information gaps about her colostomy.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1987. Under went surgery and temporary colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 20 >> She explains how she has prepared her children for the possibility of her death.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998. Permanent colostomy, radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy to remove primary tumour.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 21 >> A junior doctor reduced her pain relief without consulting her.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 23 >> Having an approachable GP and surgeon meant a lot to her.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 23 >> Her GP and surgeon were very approachable and this meant a lot to her.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 24 >> He was admitted as an emergency case and was offered no explanation of what had happened for days.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1991, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 26 >> He reflects on the impact his illness has had on his two teenage daughters.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 27 >> She regretted her decision not to tell her children she had cancer.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1992, under went surgery and a temporary colostomy.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 25 >> Her diagnosis of inoperable cancer was insensitively conveyed.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999, recieved chemotherapy treatment.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 28 >> Lack of effective communication between hospital departments made his experience more difficult.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy. Ileostomy was made permanent and a permanent colostomy was added after post-operative complications.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 28 >> Contradictory instructions added to his frustration in hospital.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy. Ileostomy was made permanent and a permanent colostomy was added after post-operative complications.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 29 >> He felt he received excellent information before surgery.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1997, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 32 >> He felt his dignity was not considered when he was given his diagnosis.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 32 >> He went to his consultation well-prepared with questions.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 32 >> Having nursed his wife through chemotherapy he feared going through it himself.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 33 >> She went through diagnosis and surgery without hearing the word cancer mentioned.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 37 >> She stresses the need for people to be offered detailed information before surgery.

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 >> She remembers her fears before the first of many cancer operations.

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 39 >> Describes how she prepared her young son for seeing her in hospital.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1991, under went surgery.