The nationwide Dietary Intake after Diagnosis and Colorectal Cancer Outcomes (PLCRC-PROTECT) cohort: Study design, clinical characteristics and baseline health behaviors

PROTECT is a unique nationwide cohort of CRC patients with a wealth of lifestyle-related data obtained through patient-reported measurements, of which baseline assessments were presented. PROTECT participants will be followed until deceased or lost to follow-up to collect all clinical outcome data. PROTECT will inform clinical and public health guidelines on physical activity and dietary patterns for improving CRC outcomes and survivorship.