Stigma and mental health in rectal and anal cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how stigma (feeling judged or embarrassed) and mental health affect people with rectal or anal cancer who are getting long-course radiation. By answering questionnaires, you can help researchers understand these challenges and find better ways to support patients.
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Who can take part
- You have locally advanced rectal or anal cancer (cancer that has spread nearby but not to distant organs).
- You are scheduled to receive a long course of radiation (more than 4 weeks), often with chemotherapy.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You can read and fill out questionnaires and you understand what the study is about.
- You have not had a mental health condition before your cancer diagnosis, and you do not have severe language difficulties.
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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