Stage 4: 1,129 Real Stories

1,129 stories match stage 4. 777 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

Emil, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Emil's Patient Story

Patient Info: Emil Groh, Male, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lung; liver

Emil died in hospice in spring 2013 after end-stage rectal cancer with lung and liver metastases did not respond to chemotherapy.

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OutcomeIn Memory
Erna, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Erna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Erna Hettich, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Possible familial colorectal cancer pattern; no genetic test result reported

Metastatic Site: Lung

By winter 2012, Erna had completed rectal cancer surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy/radiation, later lung-metastasis surgery, and rehabilitation, and she was living more consciously with family, faith, and volunteer work.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Manuela, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Manuela's Patient Story

Patient Info: Manuela Weber, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum

Manuela was living with metastatic breast cancer involving the peritoneum, with aromatase-inhibitor therapy still working 6 years after metastases were found despite an initial prognosis of 1-2 years.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Tova, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Tova's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tova Goldblum, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Metastatic sites not specified

Tova had breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, later lived for many years with metastases, continued long-term Tamoxifen and regular 6-month checks, and used faith, self-help, writing, and long-term planning to live actively with cancer.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Silvia, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Silvia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Silvia Litsching, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone | Liver

Silvia lived for many years with metastatic breast cancer involving bone and liver, receiving repeated systemic, radiation, liver-directed, bone-directed, complementary, and rehabilitation-based care while remaining active and positive.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Jordan, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Jordan's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jordan McConahay, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs

Jordan McConahay was diagnosed at age 28 with Stage IV colon cancer that had spread to the liver and lungs; she continues treatment with ongoing chemotherapy, surgeries, hospitalizations, and treatment changes after progression.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Jutta, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Jutta's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jutta Groß, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Familial adenomatous polyposis

Metastatic Site: Liver

Jutta survived FAP-associated colorectal cancer, permanent ileostomy surgery, and later liver metastasis treatment with surgery and chemotherapy; she continued managing long-term physical, family, and psychological burdens with support from disability insurance and self-help groups.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Richard, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Richard's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Richard Linde, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of spring 2013, Richard had completed surgery for the bowel tumor, surgery for a liver metastasis, and chemotherapy, while managing lasting fatigue and continuing follow-up with a reduced work model.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Sebastian, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Sebastian's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sebastian Siemens, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; additional sites not specified

As of spring 2013, Sebastian was living with metastatic colorectal cancer after surgery and multiple poorly tolerated chemotherapy attempts, and he had chosen to stop further anti-cancer therapy to preserve quality of life.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Uwe, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Uwe's Patient Story

Patient Info: Uwe Dierks, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Not reported; family history of colorectal cancer in mother

Metastatic Site: Lung

As of July 2023, Uwe was living after rectal cancer, lung metastasis treatment, permanent stoma placement, multiple complications, and ongoing pancreatic-insufficiency and quality-of-life challenges.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Tim, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Tim's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tim Meier, Male, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: No genetic predisposition identified

Metastatic Site: Liver; lymph node

After repeated liver metastases, a metastatic lymph node, radiation to a remaining metastasis, and later new MRI findings, Tim was recovering from renewed chemotherapy and surgery while awaiting follow-up.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Lorenz, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Lorenz's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lorenz Kraus, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

By fall 2012, Lorenz was 3 years beyond sigmoid colon cancer diagnosis, had undergone surgery, chemotherapy, and 2 liver-metastasis operations, and recent liver findings had improved enough that he continued working and staying active.

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OutcomeResponding Well
Anna, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Anna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Anna Rusch, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lung; ovary; liver

By December 2012, Anna was living with metastatic colon cancer, a permanent end stoma, and ongoing treatment for metastases in the lung, ovaries, and liver after repeated operations and chemotherapy.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Heather, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Heather Williams: Stage IV sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastasis

Patient Info: Heather Williams, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

Heather Williams was diagnosed with Stage IV sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastasis at age 48, reached remission for 1 year after surgery and chemotherapy, and later had recurrence while continuing to fight.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSetback / Progression
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV CancerCancer, type not specified

Stage IV cancer, hospice, and family support story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male | Stage IV

After his cancer was found in April 2009 at Stage IV, he experienced severe pain, difficulty eating, and chemotherapy side effects, then moved to hospice about 4 months into his illness for pain-clinic support and comfort-focused care.

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OutcomeIn Memory
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV CancerCancer of Unknown Primary

Metastatic cancer of unknown primary with bone, jaw, neck, and brain spread story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lower back/hip bone | Bone | Jaw | Neck | Brain

Several months after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer of unknown primary shortly after childbirth, she died after progression involving bone, jaw, neck, and brain.

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OutcomeIn Memory
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV colon cancer with liver and peritoneal metastases treated with palliative surgery and chemotherapy story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver | Peritoneum

She had Stage IV colon cancer with liver and peritoneal metastases. After ascites improved enough for treatment, she had palliative bypass surgery and continued anticancer treatment, with care focused on maintaining intake and extending time.

AZ Oncology Japan
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV breast cancer with adrenal, lung, and possible bone metastases living-with-cancer story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Adrenal gland | Lungs | Possible bone

She was living with Stage IV metastatic cancer after surgery and repeated treatment changes, with residual adrenal disease, lung metastases that had fluctuated, suspected small bone metastasis, ongoing treatment every few weeks, and good functional status.

AZ Oncology Japan
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Katie, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Katie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Katie, Female, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Stomach | Pelvis | Spine

Katie was living with metastatic ILC involving the stomach wall, pelvis, and spine while taking ribociclib (Kisqali) with letrozole, with improved stomach findings and stable spine metastases after 6 rounds.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeResponding Well
Beth, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Beth's Patient Story

Patient Info: Beth, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone

Beth first received chemotherapy and hormone therapy for Stage II pleomorphic ILC in 2005, then developed bone metastases 16 years later and continued living actively with metastatic disease, including a later progression.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Nikoo, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Nikoo's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nikoo, Female | Stage IV

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

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum | Ascites | Possible bone

Nikoo’s early lobular breast cancer treated in 2003 with lumpectomy, radiation, and 5 years of tamoxifen recurred 19 years later as ER-positive, PR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic lobular breast cancer involving the peritoneum, ascites, and possible bone.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Jeri, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Jeri's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jeri, Female, 60s | Stage IV

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

Metastatic Site: Lymph node | Ovaries | Fallopian tubes | Uterus | Bone

Jeri was diagnosed with de novo Stage IV ER-positive, PR-negative, HER2-negative ILC involving lymph node, gynecologic organs, and bone; after progression on 2 estrogen-therapy-based combinations, a different drug stabilized the disease 10 months after diagnosis.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeResponding Well
Lisa, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Lisa's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lisa, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone

Lisa’s 2017 lobular breast cancer was found to be Stage II after bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction; despite tamoxifen, back pain 3 years later led to PET-confirmed metastatic ILC in the bones.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeSetback / Progression