JAMA NetworkLong-term Quality of Life and Functional Outcome of Patients with Rectal Cancer Following a Watch-and-Wait Approach

According to the findings of this study, patients with rectal cancer who were monitored using a watch-and-wait approach had a good quality of life, with some patients reporting bowel and sexual dysfunction. When patients needed surgery, their quality of life and functional outcome deteriorated. These findings will be useful in daily practice to advise patients on what to expect from a wait-and-see approach.