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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
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This information is about surgery for cancer. The type of surgery you will have and the details of its preparation, side effects and complications, will vary according to the type of cancer| you have.
For more detail about surgery in your particular case, you can ask your doctor or nurse at the hospital where you are having you treatment. You may also find it helpful to read our information about your type of cancer, which will include more specific information about surgery.
You might like to watch our video| of Eileen explaining how she prepared for, and recovered from, surgery for colon cancer.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.