Quality of life after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at patient-reported outcomes—how you feel and function—after surgery for rectal cancer. It may help doctors better understand recovery and well-being after different surgical approaches and treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You can give informed consent to join the study
- Your rectal cancer is in the lower rectum (shown on a pre-surgery MRI)
- You are having rectal cancer surgery using specific techniques (open, laparoscopic, robotic, or taTME) with an anastomosis
- Your situation may include a stoma (bag) and/or chemo or radiation before surgery, if your doctors planned it
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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