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• 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 >> 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 >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 13 >> She feels her GP over-reacts now that she has had cancer.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 14 >> He explains how well-wishers can become exhausting.

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 >> Her family's support dropped off over the course of her illness.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 21 >> She gradually became more comfortable with other peoples' interest in her illness.

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 >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 23 >> She had tremendous support from family, health professionals and her community.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 25 >> Poor support outside of normal working hours is a problem for a palliative chemotherapy patient living in a rural area.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 30 >> She explains why she appreciated a nurse offering to hold her hand.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1992, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 17 >> A simple act of kindness on the part of a nurse helped her at a difficult time in hospital.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 17 >> After surgery she had to put her own emotional needs before those of her family.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 18 >> She could not express some of her feelings to her family members.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 20 >> For a time she felt her husband had given up on her.

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 33 >> Her husband's distress over her illness expressed itself as over-protectiveness.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 34 >> His GP was indifferent to his needs after treatment for cancer so he changed to another, much more responsive one.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 37 >> She explains how her partner's support helped her cope with 6 major 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 >> She emphasises the need for support after a diagnosis.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1991, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 39 >> She explains the need for follow-up support after treatment.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1991, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 21 >> Explains how she learned to meditate and how it helps her.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 21 >> Describes the holistic approach to dealing with cancer she encountered at the Bristol Cancer Help Centre.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999, under went surgery.

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> More than 5 years >> Interview 04 >> Feels that sharing experiences of stomas is invaluable to new stoma patients.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1976, under went surgery and a permanent colostomy.

• 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 >> 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 >> 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 >> More than 5 years >> Interview 15 >> Describes the support group she attends in East London.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> Less than 3 years since diagnosis >> Interview 14 >> Argues that the separation of mainstream and complementary approaches to cancer is regrettable.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 12 >> Wishes she could attend a support group specifically for colorectal cancer patients.

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

• Cancer >> Colorectal Cancer >> 3 - 5 years since diagnosis >> Interview 12 >> She wishes she could discuss diet and bowel habit with other colon cancer patients.

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