ST LUKE’S Hospice in Winsford is appealing to people who have finished treatment for bowel cancer to help with research.

Kathleen Vandenberghe, head of St Luke's family support and counselling team, is working with Bournemouth University to expand their understanding of what cancer means to people who are at different stages after their treatment.

A spokesman for the hospice said: “The cancer survivor rate has doubled in the last 40 years meaning that more and more people are seeking to rebuild their sense of ‘normality’ after finishing treatment.

“Cancer survivors tell us that this is not as simple as it sounds. The research aims to expand our understanding of what cancer means for people who are at different times post-treatment.”

The hospice is now looking for people to take part in Kathleen’s research.

If you or somebody you know has finished treatment for bowel cancer and would be willing to take part, contact Kathleen on 01606 555 693 or Kathleen_Vandenberghe@stlukes-hospice.co.uk.

Further details about the research are available on stlukes-hospice.co.uk/2016/11/cancer-research-survivorship.