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Article History

Received: 22 January 2025

Accepted: 6 May 2025

First Online: 15 May 2025

Declarations

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: This study was conducted by Digestive Cancers Europe, an independent patient organization. As a qualitative study based on voluntary interviews, with no medical interventions or collection of sensitive clinical data, it did not require approval from an institutional ethics committee. However, the study was reviewed and approved by our board and expert patient advisory committee. All participants received detailed information about the study objectives, the voluntary nature of their participation, and their right to withdraw at any time. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before taking part in the study and the study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.

: Not applicable. No identifiable personal data is included.

: The authors declare no competing interests.