Quality of Life and Financial Impacts of Permanent Colostomy for Rectal Cancer

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.

Keywords

• rectal cancer
• colostomy
• quality of life
• employment