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Younger people with bowel cancer

A booklet for anyone diagnosed with bowel cancer under the age of 50. It provides information to support you through your treatment pathway, starting with your diagnosis, your feelings about it and how to get support.

This guide explains your possible treatment options, side effects including how it affects your fertility, and tips for managing them. There is also practical advice about life after bowel cancer, including work and legal rights, money, insurance and travel.

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Please note: this booklet is currently undergoing its scheduled review. It will be available to order in printed copy following the review.

We produce high quality, accurate and up to date information by using the latest evidence from research and clinical guidelines. Find out more about how we produce information here.

Please contact us on feedback@bowelcanceruk.org.uk if you have any feedback or are interested in reviewing our publications.

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