Abstract:Background: In the past decade, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates have increased among young adults (YAs) 18-39 years old. Cancer can be uniquely challenging for YAs, as common cancer-related life disruptions co-occur with rapid social and emotional development and can contribute to low health-related quality of life (HRQOL), or overall well-being. The goal of this study was to examine HRQOL at several timepoints among YA CRC patients enrolled in the multi-site ColoCare Study and compare HR… Show more
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