This audiobook, published by Macmillan Cancer Support, discusses rectal cancer, taking a look at the facts of the illness and the ways in which it is commonly diagnosed and treated.

The rectum is around 15 centimeters (6 inches) long and is part of the large intestine, connecting the colon to the anus. The rectum is made up of layers of tissue, where polyps can form. These can develop into cancer.

There are around 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity offering financial, emotional, and practical support to those fighting all forms of cancer.

This Macmillan audiobook explains what rectal cancer is, how it forms, and what to expect when treating and managing the disease.