Learn about your treatment options

You might also need to make a decision about what treatment to have if there are different types available. Everyone is different and it’s up to you how much information you need to help you make a decision. Some people want to find out as much as they can about each option while others prefer to know just a little.

We can’t advise you on the best hospital or the best treatment for you, but we can provide information and support to help you understand what your choices are.

Finding out about hospitals near you Back to top

Enter your postcode into the box on the choosing your treatment and care homepage| to find information about your local hospitals.

Asking the right questions Back to top

We’ve put together some questions that might help you to talk about the information in this section with your healthcare professionals. You'll see relevant questions at the bottom of each hospital's results page. Asking these questions could help you to get the most from your cancer treatment and services.

We also have more information about some questions| that it might be helpful to ask at other times, for example when you are having tests for cancer.

Cancer information Back to top

All of our information is high quality, up-to-date, written by specialists and reviewed by people affected by cancer.

You might find the following information helpful.

• Making treatment decisions
• Being diagnosed with cancer
• Getting a second opinion
• Getting the best from your cancer services

Information about specific treatments

Videos about colon and rectal cancer  Back to top

Meet people in our Online Community Back to top

Our online Community is a place where you can meet people who understand what you’re going through. There is a specific group for people affected by colon and rectal cancer, which could be a good place to start. You can hear others’ experiences and share support and advice.