What type of study is this?

This is a Qualitative Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To understand the lived experiences of patients with colorectal cancer and clinician perspectives on their care.

February 23, 2026Journal of Cancer Survivorship0 citationsOpen Access

Understanding the lived experience of colorectal cancer: a qualitative study of patient and clinician perspectives

BSBarry D. SteinCanadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum LDLois DownesRoche (United Kingdom)NSNicole SheahanGlobal Cancer Institute

Key Points

To understand the lived experiences of patients with colorectal cancer and clinician perspectives on their care.
Qualitative interviews with colorectal cancer patients and clinicians
Analysis of symptom impacts and treatment side effects
Identifying support needs for colorectal cancer survivors
Patients reported significant treatment side effects affecting their quality of life
Clinicians highlighted the need for effective support programmes
Insights suggest potential improvements to treatment approaches for better patient care

Abstract

Understanding the most bothersome CRC symptoms, impacts, and treatment side effects is essential for developing effective support programmes and potentially improving treatment approaches to enhance the quality of life for CRC survivors.

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