An Informational and Supportive Care Intervention for Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

This study is testing a supportive care program — providing information, emotional support, and practical guidance — for people who have recently been diagnosed with locally advanced rectal cancer (stage II or III) and are starting multi-treatment therapy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You were diagnosed with stage II or III rectal cancer within the last 8 weeks - You are about to start or are starting combined treatment (radiation, chemotherapy, and/or surgery) - You can complete study materials in English or with an interpreter **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have serious mental health conditions that would interfere with participation - Your cancer has spread to distant organs (stage IV) - You are unable to engage with study materials Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.