Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum

A support group for anyone affected by colon, rectal, small bowel, or other colorectal cancers to come together and share experiences. Whether you want to talk about cancer treatment, side effects or simply connect with others, this group is here for you.

Community Guidelines

People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others. We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.

Useful forum links

Ileostomy, colostomy and stoma support forum

Living well with a stoma reversal or Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) support forum

Macmillan's bowel cancer information and support pages

Community News Blogs

Discussions

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