Greatest Challenges of Rectal Cancer Survivors: Results of a Population-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eliciting the priorities of cancer survivors is essential to address the specific needs of cancer survivor subgroups.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to describe the greatest challenges related to treatment for long-term rectal cancer survivors.

Design

This was an observational study with a cross-sectional survey.

Settings

The study included members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Northwest health plans.

Patients

A survey was mailed to long-term (≥5 years postdiagnosis) survivors of rectal cancer who had an anastomosis, temporary ostomy, or permanent ostomy.

Main outcome measures

The main outcome was measured with an open-ended question about the greatest challenge related to cancer surgery. We categorized responses

SUBMITTER: McMullen CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5226258 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature