on 08, May 2012
catriona421 commented Familial Adenomatous Polyposis FAP
Hello
does anyone have experience of this, can tell me more about it or the process you have to go through for genetic testing ?
Thank ...
Colon and rectal cancer
Information on colon and rectal cancer, including how these cancers are diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Quick facts
- The colon and rectum make up the large bowel.
- Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer or bowel cancer. It is the third most common cancer diagnosed cancer in the UK.
- The cause of most cases is unknown but lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise are thought to affect your risk of developing colon or rectal cancer.
- Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy may all be used to treat bowel cancer.
- Many people survive colon and rectal cancer.
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Activities in the Online community
Macmillan's Online community is a digital gathering place for people affected by cancer to share information and support as well as to connect and share their thoughts and experiences. Below you can get a flavour of what's going on in the community's Colon and rectal cancer group.
We strongly recommend that you visit the Online community whilst at a computer, though we aim to provide mobile access to the Community in the future.
on 14, May 2010
Jules Farr commented My Dad 66yr old with bowel cancer stage 4 with liver mets
Hi to all out there! I feel like I have lived on this bloody computer since my Dad got diagnosed 2mths ago! We live in New Zealand, and are trying ...
on 13, Oct 2009
triplets commented TRIPLETS PLUS FRIENDS REUNITED!
Will this work?
I am starting again and will quickly recap! Harry and I are older parents of 11yr old triplets! They ...
on 10, May 2012
SSaz commented Looking for some hope
My mum has been fighting advanced colon cancer for a year and a half. She has had four differentChemo combos, all of which worked for a little while t ...
Visit the Online Community's Colon and rectal cancer group . We strongly recommend that you visit the community whilst at a computer, though we aim to provide mobile access to the Community in the future.