About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Quality-of-Life Assessment
  • Questionnaire Administration

Treatment groups

430 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

1
M D Anderson Cancer Center77030, HoustonTexas, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead sponsor