IRB Study Number 24-1093
Status Recruiting
Location Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Institute Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute
Description
This study is for people who had surgery to remove rectal or rectosigmoid cancer or polyps and now live with the results of that surgery.
We want to understand how common bowel, urinary, and sexual problems are after this type of surgery, and how these issues affect daily life, emotions, and finances.
If you join, you will be asked to complete a one-time set of questionnaires about your bowel function, urinary and sexual function, quality of life, mood, and any financial strain related to your cancer care. You can complete the questionnaires online (through a QR code or link), by mail, or in clinic with a member of the study team. No clinic visits or procedures are required just for the study.
Inclusion Criteria
Had surgery to remove rectal or rectosigmoid cancer or polyps
(restorative proctectomy, low anterior resection, or anterior resection)Surgery was performed by a colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic (Florida or Main Campus)
Are a rectal cancer survivor who is being contacted by the study team between 2017–2024
Are willing to complete a one-time set of questionnaires about bowel function, urinary and sexual function, quality of life, emotions, and finances
Exclusion Criteria
Had surgery for a diagnosis other than rectal or rectosigmoid cancer or polyps
Currently have an ostomy (permanent stoma/bag)
