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But gastrointestinal (GI) symptom experiences are under-investigated in CRC survivors. We described persistent GI symptoms after cancer treatments in female CRC survivors and assessed GI symptoms\u2019 risk and life-impact factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A cross-sectional study utilized data from the Women\u2019s Health Initiative (WHI) Life and Longevity After Cancer (LILAC) study that recruited postmenopausal women. Correlation analyses and multivariable linear regression models were used.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n CRC survivors after cancer treatments were included (N = 413, mean age 71.2 years old, mean time since diagnosis = 8.1 years). 81% of CRC survivors experienced persistent GI symptoms. Bloating\/gas was the most prevalent (54.2%\u00b1 0.88) and severe GI symptom, followed by constipation (44.1%\u00b11.06), diarrhea (33.4%\u00b10.76), and abdominal\/pelvic pain (28.6%\u00b10.62). Significant risk factors for GI symptoms include time since cancer diagnosis (<5 years), advanced cancer stage, high psychological distress, poor dietary habits, and low physical activity. Fatigue and sleep disturbance were the most significant risk factors for long-term GI symptoms (\u03b2 = 0.21, t = 3.557; \u03b2 = 0.20, t = 3.336, respectively,\n Ps<\/jats:italic>\n < .001). High severity of GI symptoms was positively associated with poor quality of life (QOL), increased daily life interferences (social and physical functions), and low body image satisfaction (\n Ps<\/jats:italic>\n < .001).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Women CRC survivors experience a high GI symptom burden, highlighting the need to inform policy and improve the QOL of cancer survivors. 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