Choices re Rectum cancer

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Hi. I have low rectum cancer and after radiotherapy need surgery

Does any one know if you can choose where you have the operation?
I definitely don’t want to go to my local colorectal service

Any one else made a choice?

many thanks

Kareno62 18 days ago

Hi Elijahs I don’t know the answer to this but perhaps you could contact the PALS department at your current hospital for guidance and explain why you want to change?

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/

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SarahH21 18 days ago

Hi Elijahs nana

This link takes you to the choices you have in the NHS, which I hope you might find helpful.

Your Choices In The NHS

Sarah xx

Cervical Cancer Forum

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Elijahs nana 18 days ago in reply to SarahH21

Many thanks for your reply. I’ve read it and it seems to say I

Elijahs nana 1 day ago in reply to Elijahs nana

Just to update. I did get a second opinion and have now been referred to the Christie for surgery.. Absolutely terrified but feel confident I am in the right place for a positive conversation and outcome

Kareno62 13 hours ago in reply to Elijahs nana

Hi Elijahs nana

Christie’s is one of the cancer centres of excellence so you should be in good hands there x

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