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• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 07 >> Describes the panic attacks he had for a year after surgery.

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 >> 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 >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 12 >> She was extremely weak after surgery.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 12 >> She experienced depression long after her surgery.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998. Under went surgery, temporary 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 >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> Recalls how frightened she was when she woke after surgery.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 27 >> For this woman and her husband, resuming their sexual relationship was part of the healing process.

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

• 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 >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Chris - Interview 40 >> After surgery Chris had a catheter. When it was removed he found it impossible to pass urine, so he was re-catheterised and went home with a catheter

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.