Surgery
This section will help you to find out more about having surgery for bowel cancer.
Link:Surgery colon cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Find out more about the types of surgery for colon cancer
Link:Surgery for colon cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section is about surgery for colon cancer. There is information about the different types of surgery, what happens before and after your operation, and suggested questions you may want to ask your doctor.
Link:If you need a colostomy for bowel cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This page tells you about colostomies for bowel cancer. You can find information on what a colostomy is like and how to look after your stoma.
Link:Surgery for bowel cancer
Produced by:Beating Bowel Cancer
Find out more about surgery for bowel cancer.
If you follow the link to patient booklets you can also download or order the booklet"Bowel Cancer Surgery: Your Operation" which provides clear information on the different forms of surgery available to bowel cancer patients, plus useful tips on preparing for hospital and returning home.
Link:Surgery for rectal cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Find out more about surgery for cancer of the rectum.
Page last edited: 27 July 2011
