M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
This study evaluates quality of life and utilities following surgical treatment of stage I-IV rectal cancer. This study may help researches learn more about quality of life in patients who have or have had rectal cancer.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To assess post-treatment related health state utilities among patients with rectal cancer after treatment at 2 years. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To longitudinally compare the effects of treatment on quality of life and utilities among patients treated with or without (neo)adjuvant radiation therapy. II. To characterize the impact of treatment on quality of life and utilities among patients with rectal cancer. III. To assess changes in quality of life and utilities among patients treated for rectal cancer over time. IV. To identify gaps in preoperative counseling for p…
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the rectum (stage I - IV) that is planned to be treated by surgical resection performed with curative intent, or who has already received surgical treatment * Patient must sign an approved informed consent document and have the literary and physical ability to complete the questionnaire in English Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has been treated with pelvic radiation therapy for a diagnosis other than rectal cancer * Patient has a concurrent cancer diagnosis at the time of consent * Patient has recurrent disease
Complete quality of life questionnaire
Complete quality of life questionnaire
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