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Whilst every effort is made to ensure that links are maintained only to reputable sites, the views expressed in these sites remain those of the authors only. Every effort is made by Colorectal Malvern to include only sites that we believe to be of clinical interest and value to patients and health care professionals:

	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	American Cancer Society
	Extensive patient information regarding the management of cancer

	American National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
	Links to a large number of sites covering topics including cancer nursing, pain releif, end-of-life issues, emotional support, grieving, cancer research

	Anal Abscess/Fistula Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Anal Fissure Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Anal Warts Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Bowel Incontinence Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
	This site contains multiple links to information documents relating to inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer and other colorectal topics of interest, for both patients and clinicians

	Colon Cancer
	Mayo Clinic fact sheet

	Colon Polyps
	Mayo Clinic fact sheet

	Colorectal Cancer Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Colorectal Cancer Surgery-Follow Up Evaluation
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Constipation Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Crohn's Disease Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Diverticular Disease Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Elastic band ligation of haemorrhoids
	Fact sheet

	Foods that fight cancer
	American Institute for Cancer Research

	Haemorrhoids
	Fact sheet

	Haemorrhoids Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Healthy Pouch Living
	A newsletter for patients who have undergone J pouch surgery

	Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) / Lynch syndrome
	Patient information from Mayo Clinic regarding the treatment of Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) / Lynch syndrome, a rare condition affecting a small proportion of patients with colon or rectal cancer

	Ileoanal Anastomosis Surgery (J-pouch)
	Mayo Clinic fact sheet

	Irritable Bowel Syndrome Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	MedlinePlus Colorectal Cancer
	Trusted health information from a wide range of sources – approved by Medline

	Mesothelioma Prognosis
	Source of information about mesothelioma prognosis. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually linked to exposure to asbestos

	National Cancer Institute USA – Colon and Rectal Cancer
	Broad range of topics in cancer therapy, genetics, prevention and contemporary treatment

	OncoLink
	Patient and Healthcare professionals will find extensive information relating to cancer therapy at this site

	Ostomy Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Pilonidal Disease Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Pruritus Ani Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Rectal Prolapse Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

	Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

	The J pouch group
	The first site on the web dedicated to the Ileo-anal anastomosis, or "J-Pouch" operation

	Ulcerative Colitis Information Sheet
	American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Authorised: Adrian Polglase
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 17, 2011