Towards patient-led follow-up after curative surgical resection of stage I, II and III colorectal cancer (DISTANCE-trial): a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial

Towards patient-led follow-up after curative surgical resection of stage I, II and III colorectal cancer (DISTANCE-trial): a study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers. Approximately 20–30% of stage I-III CRC patients develop a recurrent tumour or metastases after curative surgical resection. Post-operative follow-up is indicated for the first five years after curative surgi...

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Main Authors: Hidde Swartjes, Seyed M. Qaderi, Steven Teerenstra, Jose A. E. Custers, Marloes A. G. Elferink, Bob J. van Wely, Jacobus W. A. Burger, Wilhelmina M. U. van Grevenstein, Peter van Duijvendijk, Emiel G. G. Verdaasdonk, Marnix A. J. de Roos, Veerle M. H. Coupé, Geraldine R. Vink, Cornelis Verhoef, Johannes H. W. de Wilt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Follow-up studies
Colorectal neoplasms
Surveillance
Telemedicine
Aftercare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11297-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11297-0

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