The Longitudinal Study of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Rectal Cancer.

The Longitudinal Study of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Psychological Distress, and Fecal Incontinence-related Quality of Life in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Rectal Cancer.

The aims are to identify the trajectory of LAR Syndrome and explore the adaptation process and coping strategies of LAR Syndrome in patients newly diagnosed with rectal cancer. The participants will recruit from a CRC surgical outpatient department of a medical center in northern Taiwan.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with stage I to III rectal cancer.
2. Patients already know their condition.

4. Aged 20 years and older. 5. Consciously communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. 6. Agreed with the interview and had signed the permit.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with Stage IV rectal cancer.
2. Recurred rectal cancer.