Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: 450 Real Stories

450 stories match colorectal cancer and chemotherapy. 389 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Petra, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Petra's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Petra Markert, Female, 50s

As of spring 2013, Petra had completed surgery, ambulatory chemotherapy, and rehabilitation for colon cancer, with persistent cold sensitivity and numbness in fingers and toes but renewed physical and emotional recovery.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
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
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.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
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
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
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
Jessica, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Jessica's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jessica Everts, Female, Under 40

Jessica Everts had colon cancer diagnosed at age 27 after stomachache and blood in stool, had her tumor removed within about 2 months, and was preparing to start 12 rounds of chemotherapy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCare Ongoing
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
Taletha, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Taletha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Taletha Walls, Male, 60s

Taletha Walls shared her husband's rectal cancer experience: chemoradiation, surgery that removed all visible cancer on 18 June 2019, and final chemotherapy on 13 November 2019, followed by lingering chemotherapy effects.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Jan's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jan Holgersson, Male, 50s | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

As of winter 2012/2013, Jan had completed radiation, surgery, and multiple chemotherapy cycles for rectal/colorectal cancer, adapted to a permanent colostomy, and reported improved life satisfaction despite work limitations.

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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
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
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
Holger, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Holger's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Holger Pfleger, Male, 70+ | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

By winter 2012, Holger had completed treatment for advanced rectal cancer, lived independently with a permanent stoma, and had returned to activities such as cycling, skiing, sailing, swimming, and gardening.

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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