Stage 3: 410 Real Stories

410 stories match stage 3. 339 of them mention chemotherapy.

Sylvia, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Sylvia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sylvia | Stage III

Two years after her November 2022 diagnosis, Sylvia reports being in remission and remains on hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Elizabeth, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Elizabeth's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elizabeth, Female | Stage III

After treatment for a local recurrence, Elizabeth was declared cancer-free in February 2025 and continues to cope with fear of recurrence and life with a permanent ostomy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Diana, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Diana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Diana, Female, 40s | Stage III

Diana described herself as being in remission while continuing low-toxicity antineoplastic monotherapy. She remained in active follow-up and focused on rebuilding daily life.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / Remission
Valiente, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Valiente's Patient Story

Patient Info: Valiente, Female | Stage III

Valiente completed treatment and was not taking cancer medication, while continuing to worry about recurrence.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Edith, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Edith's Patient Story

Patient Info: Edith | Stage III

Edith said her breast cancer was in remission while she continued hormone therapy; she had also begun separate treatment for lymphoma.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Veronica, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Veronica's Patient Story

Patient Info: Veronica | Stage III

Veronica had completed the other parts of her treatment plan and remained on hormone therapy while looking ahead to recovery and returning to work.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Yurley, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Yurley's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Yurley, Under 40 | Stage III

She reports that her breast cancer is in remission and that she continues hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Carlie, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Carlie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Carlie, Female, 50s | Stage III

As of 2022, Carlie was in remission after double mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, while continuing hormone therapy and managing long-term side effects.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Carmen, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Carmen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carmen, Female, 50s | Stage III

Carmen was declared cancer-free in February 2023 after surgery and follow-up examinations, while continuing hormone therapy and pain medication.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

A R M

Patient Info: A R M | Stage III

They report that the colorectal cancer is in remission after surgery and chemotherapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Karol, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Karol's Patient Story

Patient Info: Karol | Stage III

Karol continued hormone therapy for stage 3 breast cancer after a broader treatment plan including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation had been recommended.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Mujer, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Mujer's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mujer Valiente | Stage III

Mujer Valiente remained on hormone therapy after selecting a multimodal treatment plan for stage 3 breast cancer.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Ada, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Ada's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ada, Female, 50s | Stage III

Ada described herself as being in remission while continuing hormone therapy. Fear of relapse remained, but she was focusing on travel, healthier routines and time with loved ones.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / Remission
Katie, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Katie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Katie, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

Biomarkers: Hormone-sensitive breast cancer; specific receptor results not otherwise reported

As of December 2021, Katie had no evidence of cancer at the 5-year treatment mark after Stage III hormone-sensitive breast cancer treatment and later had twins after ovarian function returned.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Jacque, who was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage III Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Jacque's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jacque, Female | Stage III

Jacque was treated for Stage III ILC with chemotherapy, 2 lumpectomies, daily radiation, and ongoing Tamoxifen as of December 2021.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Martha, who was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage III Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Martha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Martha, Female, 40s | Stage III

Martha completed chemotherapy, bilateral mastectomies and 30 radiation treatments and remained on Tamoxifen as part of a planned 10-year course.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing / Survivorship
Heidi, who was diagnosed with Stage III Lung CancerLung Cancer

Stage III Lung Cancer: Heidi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Heidi Nafman-Onda, Female, 50s | Stage III

As of November 2021, this caregiver-focused segment centered on Heidi’s Stage IIIA lung cancer diagnosis and Pierre’s advocacy; treatment details and current disease response were not reported.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Heidi, who was diagnosed with Stage III Lung AdenocarcinomaLung Cancer

Stage III Lung Adenocarcinoma: Heidi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Heidi Nafman-Onda, Female, 50s | Stage III

As of November 2021, Heidi was about 3 years out from a Stage IIIA adenocarcinoma lung cancer diagnosis and described living a high-quality life, but treatment details and remission/NED status were not reported.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Angie, who was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage III Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Angie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Angie, Female | Stage III

Angie completed 4 AC, 12 Taxol, and 30 rounds of radiation for Stage III grade 3 ILC, then continued Arimidex for a planned 10 years as of September 2021.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Jeanine, who was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage III HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Jeanine's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jeanine, Female | Stage III

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2-negative; genetic testing negative

Jeanine completed chemotherapy, bilateral mastectomy, and post-surgery radiation after her disease was restaged from Stage II to Stage III, and she described continued active oncology care and advocacy as of June 2021.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage III Lung CancerLung Cancer

Strong Response to Pembrolizumab-Based Therapy for Pleomorphic Lung Cancer

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male, 60s | Stage III

Biomarkers: EGFR-negative; ALK-negative; ROS1-negative; PD-L1 TPS 90%-100%.

A marked response followed four combination cycles, and maintenance pembrolizumab remained ongoing seven months after treatment began.

PubMed Central
OutcomeResponding Well
Brandon, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Brandon's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Brandon Dale, Male, 50s | Stage III

As of April 2021, Brandon was cancer-free 3 years after Stage III rectal cancer treatment, living normally with a permanent colostomy.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED