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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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Information on colon and rectal cancer, including how these cancers are diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
This video gives a general overview of bowel cancer and its treatment. The information in this video was correct as of 1 December 2010.
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