Living with and beyond cancer

We can provide you with a range of support to help navigate the challenges of your diagnosis and treatment.

 

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Nicola Brady

A range of support to suit you

If you are diagnosed with bowel cancer there is no right or wrong way to feel, but there is lots of support available to you throughout your diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

You might require support with the emotional impact of your diagnosis, or support with the physical impacts of treatment, either during your treatment or with the longer-term effects that it can cause.

We know living with cancer can be both physically and emotionally challenging, not just for you but for your loved ones too. That’s why at HCA Healthcare UK we have a team of cancer experts who can provide you with the support that is right for you, including help with diet, physical therapy or emotional support. They’ll work with you to put a plan in place that suits your individual needs.

Appointments & Enquiries

For me, The Wellbeing Space filled something of a void in the immediate aftermath of my treatment finishing and was perfectly timed.

Mark, a cancer patient who attended The Wellbeing Space, at The Christie Private Care.
A programme centred on supporting patients and their loved ones during and after treatment.
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What is it like after treatment for bowel cancer?

Everyone has their own unique experience of cancer but you may find that after treatment you need some time and support to recover. During active treatment there is an intense focus on the treatment itself and a routine of regular hospital visits, it can take some time to readjust and process your emotions.

After treatment, your focus may shift to living a healthy lifestyle and regaining some sense of normality, and that may mean finding a new norm for you. At HCA Healthcare UK, our team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, clinical psychologists, dietitians, physiotherapists and other cancer specialists are available to support you in any way that they can, for as long as you need. They’ll work with you to develop a care plan that fits your personal needs, so that you can get the support that’s right for you at the time that is right for you. Remember, everyone is different and we’re here to support you as an individual.

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Lets talk about stomas

For some people who have bowel cancer surgery, they may need to have a temporary or permanent stoma. Having a stoma is a big change to your body and some people can find it difficult to adjust.

We spoke to Angela Wheeler, Gastrointestinal Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Wellington Hospital, about stoma care, the difference between temporary and permanent stomas, the common challenges of living with a stoma and the wealth of support available.

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Common concerns after treatment

When active treatment for bowel cancer ends, patients can face new challenges. 

Jacquie Peck, Senior CNS at The Harley Street Clinic, shares her insights into the most common concerns for patients after bowel cancer treatment, and how she supports them.

Reaching the end of his cancer treatment: Paul tells his story

“… a Nest of Angels, that’s what you are.”

Paul

 

Paul rings the bell to mark the end of his treatment at The Christie Private Care, sharing a special thanks to Macmillan and the cancer nurses who supported him along the way.

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More about bowel cancer care

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Diagnosing bowel cancer

We recognise that waiting for tests, scans or other diagnostic tests, and their results, is a worrying time. At HCA Healthcare UK you will have rapid access to the latest and most advanced diagnostic technologies and techniques, to provide you with an accurate diagnosis without delay.

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Bowel cancer surgery

You can be assured that at HCA Healthcare UK, our specialist cancer surgery combines the expertise of our consultant surgeons with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, to ensure you have access to the most advanced surgical techniques.

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Anti-cancer therapies and clinical trials

Advancements in genomic testing, immunotherapy, targeted therapies and access to clinical trials are transforming bowel cancer treatment.

Our locations in London

 

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Private Care at Guy's

Great Maze Pond SE1 9RT London
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The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
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Leaders in Oncology Care

95-97 Harley Street W1G 6AF London
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The Wellington Hospital

Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
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London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
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The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street  W1G 8BJ London
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The Lister Hospital

Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
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HCA Healthcare UK at University College Hospital

Grafton Way Building 1 Grafton Way WC1E 6AG London
The Harley Street Clinic

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

93 Harley Street W1G 6AD London

Our locations in Birmingham

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The Harborne Hospital

Mindelsohn Way B15 2FQ Birmingham

Our locations in Manchester

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The Christie Private Care

Wilmslow Road M20 4BX Manchester