Links for patients with gastrointestinal cancer
There is a considerable amount of information available on cancer and its treatments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us, either by calling the telephone Helpline or, better still, dropping in.
Some useful sources of information include:
Beating Bowel Cancer
Provides a wide range of support services for bowel cancer patients. Publishes a wide range of literature covering all aspects of bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer UK
Provides information leaflets and support patients, relatives and friends. Telephone access to a nurse specialist.
CORE (Digestive Disorders Foundation)
Provides information leaflets for those living with a colostomy, those awaiting surgery and also for general digestive disorders
Colostomy Association
Provides support and non-medical information on anything to do with stomas. Support groups meet at locations all over UK.
Gist Support UK
Website for GIST patients and their carers. Provides information about GIST and treatment options. Network of patients and carers, sharing experiences and offering mutual support. Also holds meetings twice a year.
Oesophageal Patients Association
Advice and support to patients and their families with cancer of the oesophagus.
Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group
Central office providing support, advice and information for patients and relatives.
Last updated: December 20, 2012
Helpful hints & contacts for patients with gastrointestinal cancer
Further information about gastrointestinal cancer and its treatments may be found on the IPS:
