Browser does not support script.
Skip to main content
search here
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|.
Find out how we produce our information|
Learn about other symptoms of colon and rectal cancer, tests to diagnose it, and systems for describing the stage and grade.
Information on the symptoms of colon and rectal cancer and what to do about them
Information on further tests used to discover the size and position of large bowel cancer (colon or rectal cancer) and whether or not it has spread
Information about the diagnosis of colon and rectal cancer and tests that can be used
An explanation of the systems used to describe the stage and grade of colon and rectal 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.