Survivorship issues in long-term survivors of locally recurrent rectal cancer: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

There are increasing numbers of long-term survivors following curative treatment for locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC); however, their experiences remain relatively underreported. The aim of this qualitative study was to identify the long-term survivorship issues relevant to these patients.

Method

Adults who remained disease free >3 years following treatment for LRRC were invited to participate in an international multicentre study. Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted either in person, via telephone or via Microsoft Teams and were analysed using a framework method of thematic analysis.

Results

A total of 26 participants were recruited from 11 sites in seven countries. Sixteen (61.5%) participants were male, the median age was 70.5 (33.0-85.0)

SUBMITTER: McKigney N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11923726 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature