Quality-of-life study after rectal cancer surgery decisions
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study checks how people feel over time (their quality of life) after treatment for rectal cancer, including different surgery plans or non-surgery treatment. It may help doctors understand which approach leads to better day-to-day well-being.
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Who can take part
- Be over 18 years old
- Have rectal cancer confirmed on pathology as adenocarcinoma
- Your tumor is 15 cm or less from the anus (the anal verge)
- You are planning one of these: rectal surgery (with or without chemo/radiation before surgery) or non-surgery treatment with chemoradiation only (often called “WW”)
- You do not have metastatic cancer spread at diagnosis (no distant spread)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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