Surgery for Breast Cancer: 974 Real Stories

974 stories match breast cancer and surgery. 653 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

Belén, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Belén's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Belén, Female

Belén completed mastectomy, chemotherapy through December 2007, and 5 years of hormone therapy, and later attended follow-up visits calmly and confidently.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Marta, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marta's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marta, Female, Under 40

Marta completed a 5-year breast cancer treatment path that included surgery, 6 months of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and clinical trial participation.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Susana, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

BRCA Breast Cancer: Susana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Susana, Female

Biomarkers: BRCA mutation

Susana was finishing treatment after bilateral mastectomy and delayed chemotherapy complicated by wound-healing problems and allergic reactions.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Gemina, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Gemina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gemina, Female

Gemina completed surgery followed by prolonged chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and biological therapies, overcame the disease, and later became pregnant with her first child.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Carolina, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV BRCA Breast Cancer: Carolina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Carolina, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: BRCA mutation

Metastatic Site: Not specified

Carolina had metastatic breast cancer from the start, completed bilateral mastectomy, multiple surgeries, 6 months of chemotherapy, and 25 radiation sessions, and still had reconstructive procedures remaining.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Cindy-Anne, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Cindy-Anne's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cindy-Anne Manoo, Female, 40s

Cindy-Anne completed mastectomy with reconstruction, second surgery, chemotherapy, and 15 radiation sessions after her initial Stage I breast cancer surgery was followed by positive lymph-node and margin findings.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Toni, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Toni's Patient Story

Patient Info: Toni S, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: ER-positive or PR-positive; HER2-positive; triple-positive breast cancer

Toni completed chemotherapy, surgery, Kadcyla, and radiation for triple-positive breast cancer with lymph-node involvement and continued anastrozole to suppress estrogen.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Stephanie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage II BRCA1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Stephanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stephanie Hargis, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

Biomarkers: ER-negative; PR-negative; HER2-negative; BRCA1 mutation

Stephanie had Stage II triple-negative breast cancer with BRCA1 mutation, then a local recurrence in April 2023 without distant spread; after surgery, chemotherapy, Keytruda, radiation, and Lynparza, she remained in ongoing post-recurrence treatment.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Sandra, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sandra's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sandra Christianson, Female, 40s

Sandra completed treatment for a first invasive breast cancer in 2012 and later completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for a second invasive breast cancer in the opposite breast, choosing not to take anastrozole afterward.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
June, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

HER2-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: June's Patient Story

Patient Info: June Lee, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: HER2-positive / elevated HER2 in recurrent treatment context

June had DCIS treated in 2005 and a 2023 left-breast recurrence with lymph node involvement; after 6 months of chemotherapy and mastectomy with lymph node removal, she continued Phesgo injections.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Danielle, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Danielle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danielle, Female, 60s | Stage II

Danielle was listed as cancer-free after treatment for Stage II breast cancer that included mastectomy, chemotherapy, 5 weeks of radiation, and immunotherapy.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Danièle, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Danièle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danièle, Female

Biomarkers: Tumor markers rose from 28 to 58 during early chemotherapy

Danièle completed FEC, cisplatin, 25 radiation sessions, and mastectomy with 18 lymph nodes removed; her surgeon said all cancer had been removed, while recovery included pain, dizziness, arm problems, and emotional distress.

Chimio-Pratique (Blog)
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Iris, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Iris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Iris, Female | Stage I

Biomarkers: 100% hormone-dependent; genetic testing negative at age 43

Iris had Stage I 100% hormone-dependent breast cancer removed surgically in 2021, followed by re-operation for a 1 mm residual area; later examinations showed no trace of cancer while she continued dietary and lifestyle changes.

Cancer et Métabolisme
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Ana, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ana's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ana, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: Hormone-dependent tumor

Ana completed surgery, 6 months of chemotherapy, and 16 radiation sessions for hormone-dependent breast cancer and continued Tamoxifen plus quarterly Zoladex as recurrence-prevention therapy.

MatchTrial Historias Reales
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Helga, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Helga's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Helga Dietrich, Female, 60s

By the time Helga was 60, she had completed treatment for recurrent breast cancer, later underwent DIEP flap reconstruction 10 years after mastectomy, and remained active in self-help and family life.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
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.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Susanne, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Susanne's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Susanne Ricke, Female, 60s

In the July 2023 interview, Susanne had completed breast-conserving surgery and 16 radiation treatments, had returned from rehabilitation, felt physically well, and continued regular follow-up with anxiety before appointments.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Baerbel, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Baerbel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Baerbel Grafenbach, Female, 60s | Stage I

Baerbel completed surgery for early-stage breast cancer, remained satisfied with implant reconstruction, returned to sport, and used early retirement as a chance to reshape life after treatment.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Nurguel, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Nurguel's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nurguel Dogan, Female, 40s

Nurguel completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy, tumor surgery with mastectomy and immediate silicone implant, and continued hormone therapy, while relying strongly on her husband, siblings, faith, and positive self-presentation.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Ulrike, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ulrike's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ulrike Blessinger, Female, 40s

Ulrike completed surgery, re-operation, radiation, and a short course of hormone therapy that was stopped after 6 months due to migraines and neurodermatitis; she later focused on follow-up, art, nature, nutrition, and quality of life.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Greta, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Greta's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Greta Tietze-Stein, Female, 50s

Greta completed breast-conserving surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, trastuzumab antibody therapy, and hormone therapy, and continued follow-up while managing fear of another finding and rebuilding life around family, faith, and self-care.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Marion, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marion's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marion Pfulding, Female, 50s

Marion completed chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery, and radiation, managed treatment-related fatigue with structured exercise and rest, and rebuilt confidence through support from friends, colleagues, family, and a chemotherapy peer.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment