Multicenter Cohort Prospective Study on Multidisciplinary Treatment of Rectal Cancer

Multicentered Observational Prospective Cohort Study on Multidisciplinary Treatment of Rectal Cancer

The purpose of this study is to describe the diagnostic and treatment procedures employed for patients with rectal cancer in each participating center. Outcomes to treatment, costs of treatment will be described. Exploratory analyses will be done to identify factor that influence patient prognosis, as well as factors that predict patient response to treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Histologic diagnosis rectal carcinoma
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal or incapability of providing informed consent