Quality of Life and Financial Impacts of Permanent Colostomy for Rectal Cancer
R. Colbran,
C. Gillespie,
P. Christensen
et al.
Abstract:Introduction Returning to work is an important cancer recovery milestone. Permanent colostomy can be required for rectal cancer treatment and can significantly impact well-being. We aimed to evaluate the impact of permanent colostomy on health-related quality of life and return to work in patients with rectal cancer.
Methods This was a retrospective cohort study on 23 employed patients receiving curative surgery for rectal cancer requiring permanent colostomy. Demographic and health-related quality-o… Show more
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