Systematic screening for late sequelae after colorectal cancer—a feasibility study

Aim The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a new method for systematic screening for late sequelae (LS) following colorectal cancer treatment. Method Patients with colorectal cancer from five Danish hospitals were invited to complete a survey about LS at 3, 12, 24 and 36 months after s...

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Published in:Colorectal disease 2021-02, Vol.23 (2), p.345-355
Main Authors: Juul, Therese, Bräuner, Annette Boesen, Drewes, Asbjørn Mohr, Emmertsen, Katrine Jøssing, Krogh, Klaus, Laurberg, Søren, Lauritzen, Michael Bødker, Thorlacius‐Ussing, Ole, Christensen, Peter
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Language:English
Subjects:
bowel function
cancer survivorship
Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal carcinoma
Complications
Feasibility studies
follow up
Intestine
LARS
late sequelae
Patients
Quality of life
Rectum
sexual function
Surgery
urinary function
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Summary:Aim The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of a new method for systematic screening for late sequelae (LS) following colorectal cancer treatment. Method Patients with colorectal cancer from five Danish hospitals were invited to complete a survey about LS at 3, 12, 24 and 36 months after surgery as part of their follow‐up. The survey consisted primarily of validated tools, supplemented by a few ad hoc items, measuring bowel, urinary and sexual dysfunction, pain and quality of life and an additional question regarding request for contact. Patients completed surveys electronically or on paper. Results Of the 1721 invited patients, 1386 (80.5%) were included (1085 with colon cancer and 301 with rectal cancer) of whom 72.5% responded electronically. Patients responding electronically were 7.6 years younger than those responding on paper (P 
ISSN:1462-8910
1463-1318
DOI:10.1111/codi.15519