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Urgent reply is required to email addresses: 
duffyg@fltec2.agw.bt.co.uk
gordon@gduffy.demon.co.uk

I am writing from the United Kingdom.

A close relative was diagnosed yesterday as having cancer of the colon.

I do not have detailed information yet, except that 
- Surgery has been planned within the next two weeks
- A colostemy bag will be required following surgery.

I urgently need to understand the following:
- Assuming that surgery is required, are there alternative approaches or
recent advances that may not be widely understood or accepted in the UK
- Is there a centre of excellence within or outside of the UK that might be
expected to yield a better result than using the UK National Health Service
facilities
- Should we be considering private care rather than public (NHS) services
- If so, how much should we expect to pay
- what questions should we be asking of our doctor and specialists
- Are there alternatives to surgery, and if so, in what circumstances might
these apply
- Are there any sources of good quality advice on this cancer and its
treatment.
- Are there any facilities around the world that specialise, and are
acknowledged experts in this field
- Which other internet resources should we be researching (eg Archie, WAIS,
WEB sites)
- Are there any help or support groups that we should contact

I would be very grateful for help.  I need to understand the best course of
action within the next few days.

If you can help, please email to both of the following addresses to ensure
that we can react to replies as quickly as possible:
duffyg@fltec2.agw.bt.co.uk
gordon@gduffy.demon.co.uk

Thank you for your help and prompt replies
Gordon and Greg.