For patients & families

Cancer guides, organised by cancer

Written in plain language, reviewed by Dr. Ishaan Allahabadi. General education — not a substitute for advice about your own case.

Colon cancer

Understanding surgery for colon cancer

Colon cancer surgery removes the affected segment of bowel along with its lymph node basin. Done robotically, most patients eat within a day and go home in three to five days, with bowel continuity restored in the same operation in the majority of cases.

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General cancer care

How to prepare for cancer surgery

Good preparation shortens recovery. Walking daily, stopping smoking, eating enough protein, controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, and bringing a complete list of your medicines all measurably reduce complications after cancer surgery.

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Rectal cancer

Rectal cancer: what to expect before and after surgery

Rectal cancer treatment often combines radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery with a precise removal of the rectum and its surrounding envelope. Careful planning gives many patients the chance to avoid a permanent stoma.

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