Colorectal Cancer: 606 Real Stories

606 stories match colorectal cancer. 506 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

Hai, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Hai's Patient Story

Patient Info: Hai Sheng

Hai Sheng remained focused on family while living with ongoing cancer-related uncertainty and concern about possible spread.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Andria, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Andria's Patient Story

Patient Info: Andria | Stage IV

She completed treatment for Stage IV colorectal cancer in November 2023 and later described herself as hopeful and inspired.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Iris, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Iris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Iris Niebling, Female, 60s

At the 2013 interview, Iris was living in survivorship after anal carcinoma treated with chemoradiation and many later surgeries for complications, with a second stoma that ultimately improved her quality of life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Alan, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Alan's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Alan Traynor, Male

Alan credited complex colorectal surgery and specialist care at The Christie with saving his life.

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

Sebastian Clegg, Christie patient

Patient Info: Sebastian, Male, 50s | Stage IV

Sebastian was living with metastatic, inoperable bowel cancer and receiving chemotherapy every 2 weeks at The Christie to shrink tumours.

The Christie NHS
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Anonymous colorectal cancer colectomy experience and recovery education

Patient Info: Anonymized

This anonymous colorectal cancer experience centers on colectomy, recovery after bowel surgery, and the need for ongoing follow-up because recurrence risk depends on whether cancer cells had already spread before surgery.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Pedro's Patient Story

Patient Info: Pedro, Male, 70+ | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

Pedro was living with Stage IV colon cancer with liver metastasis; chemotherapy was stabilizing the disease on CT scans, while he reflected openly on prognosis, family, faith, and end-of-life concerns.

MatchTrial Historias Reales
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Petra, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Petra's Patient Story

Patient Info: Petra Thomas, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lung

By early 2015, Petra had lived through intensive treatment for Stage III rectal cancer, later liver and lung metastases, further metastases during rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment while building advocacy through Rote Hose.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Laura, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Laura's Patient Story

Patient Info: Laura Filip, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

Biomarkers: Lymph nodes involved

By July 2023, Laura was receiving chemotherapy every 2 weeks for Stage III rectal cancer with lymph node involvement, with radiation, rehabilitation, and further stoma-related operations still planned.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Margarete, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Margarete's Patient Story

Patient Info: Margarete Reichle, Female, 70+

By autumn 2012, Margarete was recovering from recent colorectal cancer surgery, adjusting to bowel-function changes and major weight loss, and preparing for planned tablet-based medication therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Clara, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Clara's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Clara Ott, Female, 70+

By spring 2013, Clara was living independently after rectal cancer surgery, total colectomy, and ileostomy, with 3 years without bowel obstruction after carefully rebuilding her diet.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
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
Rosi, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Rosi's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosi Blumenthal, Female, 70+

By spring 2013, Rosi had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and most planned radiation, and was managing long-term digestive, nerve, dental, and urinary side effects while staying active in family and community life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
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
Tracy, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Tracy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Tracy Murphy, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

Tracy Murphy was diagnosed with Stage IIIC colon cancer at age 39 after years of fatigue and later constipation, completed 17 rounds of chemotherapy, and reported no evidence of disease.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Johanna, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Johanna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Johanna Vogel, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: Familial adenomatous polyposis

As of spring 2013, Johanna was living with FAP-related hereditary colorectal cancer risk after preventive colon removal, pouch formation, and ongoing self-management rather than an active colorectal cancer diagnosis.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
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
Judy, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Judy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Judy Perdue, Female, 40s

Judy Perdue was diagnosed with rectal cancer at age 44, completed 28 radiation treatments, 8 FOLFOX chemotherapy treatments, and surgery for a permanent ostomy, with lingering treatment side effects.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
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
Paul, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Paul's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Paul Reinauer, Male, 70+ | Stage II

By spring 2013, Paul had completed surgery-only treatment for colon cancer, returned to work after recovery, managed his permanent stoma with bowel irrigation, and remained active with rowing, choir, and self-help work.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Lauren, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Lauren's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lauren C., Female, 40s

Lauren C. had a tumor found during her first screening colonoscopy, underwent surgical resection in February 2022 that removed more than 1.5 feet of colon including the ileum, and was told afterward that she was a survivor.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Gerlinde, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Gerlinde's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gerlinde Zeigert, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Suspected Lynch syndrome / HNPCC based on family history; genetic defect discussed

As of spring 2013, Gerlinde had completed surgery for an early colorectal cancer and later recurrent/new tumor disease, was living with a permanent small-bowel stoma, and was managing suspected hereditary risk in her family.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Joanne, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Joanne's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Joanne Kowalec, Female, 40s | Stage III

Joanne Kowalec was diagnosed with Stage IIIB transverse colon cancer at age 40, had surgery followed by 12 rounds of FOLFOX, and reported being in remission.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Susanna, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Susanna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Susanna Zier, Female, 60s

As of spring 2013, Susanna was receiving chemotherapy after urgent colorectal cancer surgery, generally feeling well despite fatigue, taste changes, skin/nosebleed problems, finger symptoms, and port-related issues.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing