Other sources of general information on surgery
What surgery is used for
Cancerbackup online factsheet. General information about cancer
surgery – why it may be carried out, what happens before, during and after surgery, longer term complications etc.
Your operation and anaesthetic
Royal Marsden online booklet. General information about operations – for example, how you will be prepared for surgery, who will look after you, what happens afterwards, and pain control.
Cancer Index (guide to internet resources for cancer)
You can use this to find worldwide sites on cancer surgery and related cancer topics.