RealTime Health - Bowel Cancer

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Bowel Cancer

Last Updated: 27-Feb-2009

Colorectal, or bowel cancer is a malignant tumour in the colon or rectum and usually occurs in middle and later life. Treatment is normally by surgical removal of the affected part of the colon or rectum. Adults with colorectal cancer face a number of issues, not least of which is overcoming a life-threatening illness. Living with bowel cancer is a difficult and emotional journey.

Personal stories are a valuable source of information and reassurance. They present first-hand accounts of the day to day challenges others have faced, and give insights into the coping strategies they have used.

View the video clips below to learn more about the patient and carer experience of Bowel Cancer. Click on the Animations tab to view 3D medical animations about this illness.

First signs

The first signs of Bowel Cancer.

Play 5:13 min 7.7 MB
Diagnosis

The impact of Bowel Cancer diagnosis.

Play 2:58 min 4.7 MB
Initial reactions

Initial feelings and reactions to being diagnosed with Bowel Cancer are discussed.

Members Only 1:52 min 2.9 MB
Treatment and surgery

Issues relating to Bowel Cancer surgery and treatment are discussed.

Members Only 6:21 min 9.8 MB
Excess baggage

Bowel Cancer: The impact of having a colostomy bag.

Members Only 2:50 min 5.2 MB
Other issues

Other issues relating to Bowel Cancer are discussed.

Members Only 3:21 min 5.1 MB
Grey Days

Getting through the low periods of life with Bowel Cancer.

Members Only 4:12 min 7.6 MB
Relationships

The impact of bowel cancer on relationships.

Members Only 3:50 min 5.9 MB
Medical and other support

The importance of support from health professionals for people with Bowel Cancer.

Members Only 3:22 min 5.5 MB
Closing thoughts

Words of wisdom and positive messages for those affected by Bowel Cancer.

Members Only 3:22 min 5.2 MB

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