Formative Study of Tailored Survivor Health Promotion

Overview

The overall goal of this study is to explore colorectal cancer patients' concerns and interest about their health and behavior changes post treatment. Investigators will conduct formative research, which includes qualitative interviews, to assess the issues that cancer survivors are willing to work on as they transition out of active treatment. The specific aims are as follows: Aim 1: Use qualitative interview methods to describe the taxonomy of domains health promotion and illness prevention behavior changes for which colorectal cancer survivors need new information, skills training and support. Aim 2: Explore colorectal cancer patients' perceptions of their post treatment functional status. Aim 3: Explore the impact of cancer, treatment, and co-morbidities on colorectal cancer patients' health goals and functional status.

Study Procedures: If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about the your current health status, social support and goals. After completing the questionnaire, you will have an interview with a research assistant. The interview will be audio recorded. You will be asked about goals you have for your health, what you are doing to reach those goals, resources you would like to receive, and challenges you faced since completing your treatment. Your name and any of your other personal identifying information will not be linked to or collected with any of your responses. All audio tapes will be destroyed at the end of the study. Length of Study : The total time of participation for this study is about 45 minutes. This is an investigational study. Up to 45 patients will be enrolled in this multicenter study. Up to 15 will be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.

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