Colorectal & Bowel Cancer

Common colorectal cancer symptoms can include:

• bleeding from your rectum and/or blood in your stool
• a change in bowel habit lasting three weeks or more
• unexplained weight loss
• pain or abdominal cramps

If you notice one or more of the above symptoms, or have a family history of colorectal cancer we can provide you with an initial screen or further diagnostic tests such as:

• flexible sigmoidoscopy
• colonoscopy
• virtual colonoscopy (CT colonoscopy)
• barium enema
• CT / Ultrasound scans
• blood tests

If colorectal cancer is diagnosed, we will provide personalised cancer care with rapid access to the latest technology and treatments. For patients wanting to explore a second opinion we offer access to leading consultants in all areas of cancer specialties.

We work together to create the right treatment for you. We discuss options such as:

• colorectal surgery
• chemotherapy
• radiotherapy
• clinical trials
• immunotherapy
• other types of anti-cancer therapies

Your physical and emotional wellbeing is important to us. We provide a range of supportive therapies designed to help prevent, alleviate or manage the effects of colorectal cancer and the treatments we provide.

These include:

• complementary therapies such as massage and reiki
• dietetic support
• symptom control
• physiotherapy
• psychological support for you and your family

We know that after cancer treatment, you may need help getting back to normal life, so we offer expert advice and support. We run dedicated programmes focused on physical, psychological and practical concerns that may arise from a diagnosis of cancer and associated treatment.