The Sexual Health of Rectal Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study

Protocol
08-073
Full Title
The Sexual Health of Rectal Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to learn how treatment affects emotional and social well-being and to evaluate a new counseling program in patients who have been treated for rectal or anal cancer.

The counseling is designed to improve sexual health and quality of life, as well as physical and emotional well-being. Researchers will compare the new type of counseling with the standard care people receive after treatment for rectal or anal cancer.

Investigator
Pictured: Katherine N. DuHamel, PhD
Katherine N. DuHamel - Physician Profile
Co-Investigators
Jeanne Carter, PhD
Jeanne Carter - Physician Profile
Christian J. Nelson, PhD
Christian J. Nelson - Physician Profile
Larissa K.F. Temple, MD, FACS, FRCS(C)
Larissa K.F. Temple - Physician Profile
Eligibility

Participants in this study will include patients (age 21 and older) who have completed treatment for stage I-III rectal or anal cancer at least one year prior and show no signs of recurrence or metastasis. Patients must be able to communicate in English.

For more information about this study, please contact Dr. Katherine DuHamel at 646-888-0032.

Disease(s)
Colorectal Cancer: Rectal Cancer
Survivorship
Locations
ClinicalTrials.gov
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