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• 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 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 >> Chris - Interview 40 >> Chris obtained information about diet and other matters via booklets, from the internet and from someone who had gone through a similar experience.

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.

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• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Decision-making and information needs >> Decision-making and information needs

Decision-making and information needs

• 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.