Bowel (Colorectal) Cancer

In this section you can find out about experiences of bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) by seeing and hearing people share their personal stories on film. Our researchers initially travelled all around the UK to talk to  39 people in their own homes. Analysis of 2 new interviews were added in 2011 and 2016 to help keep the site up to date. Find out what people said about issues such as symptoms, surgery and breaking the news. We hope you find the information helpful and reassuring.
 
You may also be interested in our section on Bowel screening.

This section is from research by the University of Oxford.

Supported by:
Macmillan Cancer Support

Publication date: March 2002
Last updated: August 2016