Resumen
After getting treated for colorectal cancer, many people feel fatigue, stress, and pain and face other challenges that can make daily activities and work tough. Our research explored how these issues group together and if they are connected to fatigue and difficulties in work. We gathered data from the MIRANDA study, where patients shared their experiences after colorectal cancer treatment before the start of the rehabilitation and three months after. Using data from their questionnaire responses, we identified six main problem groups: fatigue, digestive troubles, pain, feelings of stress or anxiety, urinary issues, and side effects from chemotherapy. Our findings reveal that experiencing even a single symptom from these categories can be a precursor to feeling more fatigued or having a decreased ability to work. Our findings shed light on colorectal cancer survivors? various challenges and how they might impact their daily lives and work.