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CANCER TYPE > BOWEL (COLON & RECTUM) > RESOURCES & SUPPORT > PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDEUK Patient Information Guide: Bowel cancer
This section lists information resources available in the UK for cancer patients and their families. For resources giving general information on cancer, its treatments and effects, please use the links in the right hand menu.
Books
| Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer | |
| Author | Bernard Levin et al. |
| Publisher | American Cancer Society |
| Description | Comprehensive, clear, and up-to-date information about the disease. Throughout the text, cancer survivors offer their experience dealing with this disease. Published in America so some of the information will not be relevant to those based in the UK. |
| ISBN | 0-944235-55-7 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Your Guide to Bowel Cancer | |
| Author | John Northover |
| Publisher | Royal Society of Medicine Press |
| Description | Written by an expert in this field, this is an easy-to-read guide to bowel cancer. The book explains the structure of the bowel and the nature of cancer and outlines the symptoms. It guides the patient and carer through different treatments, after-care and rehabilitation. |
| ISBN | 0-340927-46-1 |
| Date | 2007 |
Booklets and factsheets
| Colostomy Association booklets | |
| Author | Colostomy Association |
| Description | Publishes a variety of free literature with useful and practical advice. |
| Obtain from | Colostomy Association, 15 Station Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 1LG. Tel: 0118 9391537 Email: cass@colostomyassociation.org.uk |
| URL | http://www.colostomyassociation.org.uk |
| Understanding cancer of the large bowel (colon and rectum) | |
| Author | Cancerbackup |
| Description | Booklet |
| Obtain from | Online version available Order from Cancerbackup |
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