Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: 450 Real Stories

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

Cancer Stories

Amber, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Amber's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Amber Mike, Female, 40s | Stage III

As of February 2026, Amber had completed Stage III colorectal cancer treatment, was doing well under close monitoring with tumor markers every 3 months, and was rebuilding life through survivorship, therapy, travel, and advocacy.

City of Hope
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Natasha, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Natasha's Patient Story

Patient Info: Natasha McCants, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Unspecified tumor mutation identified by molecular testing

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs; ovary

As of February 2026, Natasha’s Stage IV colorectal cancer was under control after mutation-informed treatment at City of Hope, but Signatera showed potentially active cells and she remained on daily chemotherapy pills.

City of Hope
OutcomeResponding Well
Sydney, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Sydney's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sydney, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs

Sydney was living with Stage IV colorectal cancer involving the liver and lungs. After multiple lines of treatment, she had a new liver spot and was back on lower-dose FOLFIRI every other Tuesday with a 46-hour pump.

The Patient Story
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
John, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: John's Survivor Story

Patient Info: John Murray, Male, 50s | Stage III

As of February 2026, John’s latest tests showed no evidence of cancer after Stage III rectal cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, and laparoscopic surgery with permanent colostomy; close surveillance was planned for 2 years.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Joe, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Joe Carr

Patient Info: Joe Carr | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: liver, lungs

After about 2.5 years of chemotherapy and radiation, Joe had progression in his liver and lungs and was preparing to move into a clinical trial.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Phil's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Phil Bosanko, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of February 2026, Phil was alive and cancer-free nearly 20 years after a Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis with extensive liver metastases.

City of Hope
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Cora, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Cora's Patient Story

Patient Info: Cora, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs

As of February 2026, Cora had recurrent Stage IV colorectal cancer with a positive ctDNA test but clear CT imaging after stopping an immunotherapy trial because of toxicity, so ongoing care and monitoring were still needed.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCare Ongoing
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Large-Cell Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Cecum in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Patient Info: Anonymized, female

Biomarkers: Pathogenic germline APC mutation; KRAS ; PALB2 mutation; microsatellite stable with intact mismatch-repair proteins

At 18 months after the initial right colectomy, there was no pathologic, clinical, or imaging evidence of recurrence.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Nina, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Nina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Nina, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: ovaries; liver

After initial Stage IV bowel cancer with spread to the ovaries and liver, surgery and chemotherapy led to no evidence of disease; she continued with regular checkups and emotional recovery.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Kina, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Kina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kina, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lungs; lymph node

As of January 2026, Kina described herself as technically having no cancer/no evidence of disease after lung resections, though confirmatory CT was still pending and she was still recovering from complications.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Kristie, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Kristie's Patient Story

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

Metastatic Site: liver

Kristie is living with Stage IV colon cancer with liver recurrence, prior chemotherapy/radiation/surgery/ablation, and a planned liver resection option after second-opinion review.

The Patient Story
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Scott, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Scott's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Scott Zeff, Male, 60s | Stage IV

As of January 2026, Scott had finished treatment for Stage IV rectal cancer, the cancer had not spread to other areas, and he was recovering with a temporary ileostomy while moving forward cancer-free.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Briana, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Briana's Survivor Story

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

A CT scan before completion of chemotherapy showed no signs of disease; she later had colostomy reversal and returned to work and normal activity while continuing scan surveillance.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Kayleigh, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Kayleigh's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kayleigh, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: right lung

Kayleigh remained in active treatment for Stage IV colorectal cancer with curative intent; the right-lung nodule and other disease were described as shrinking considerably.

The Patient Story
OutcomeResponding Well
Tommy, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III MSI-High Colorectal Cancer: Tommy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Tommy Allen, Male, 50s | Stage III

Biomarkers: MSI-high; Lynch syndrome

As of November 2025, Tommy was cancer-free 5 years after pembrolizumab, ileostomy, Whipple procedure, partial colectomy, and ileostomy closure for Stage III MSI-high colon cancer with Lynch syndrome.

MD Anderson
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Donna, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Donna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Donna Marie Caruso, Female, 70+

As of November 2025, Donna was in rectal cancer survivorship after surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, with improved quality of life through support for low anterior resection syndrome; no formal stage or NED status was stated.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Teenage colorectal cancer: Stage III signet-ring adenocarcinoma and 10-year disease-free follow-up after FOLFOX

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

Biomarkers: CDX2-positive; CK7-positive; AE1-AE3-positive; signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma histology

As of November 2025, she was disease-free 10 years after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with clear margins and 6 months of adjuvant FOLFOX for T4N2Mx signet-ring colon adenocarcinoma.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Kailee, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Kailee's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kailee, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: liver; lungs

Kailee was living with Stage IV colorectal cancer, caring for 2 young daughters, and continuing active treatment after receiving 4 rounds of chemotherapy during pregnancy.

The Patient Story
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colon cancer patient with insulin autoimmune syndrome after FOLFOX, bevacizumab, and omeprazole

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male, 70+

Biomarkers: No cancer biomarkers reported. Insulin autoimmune syndrome followed chemotherapy/omeprazole exposure.

As of November 2025, the rare insulin autoimmune syndrome episode had improved after glucose supplementation and prednisone acetate, with blood glucose returning to the normal range during postoperative colon cancer treatment.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCare Ongoing
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage IV KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer with bilobar liver metastases: multimodality treatment and no evidence of disease

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: KRAS-mutated; BRAF wild-type; mismatch repair proficient

Metastatic Site: liver

After second liver resection, follow-up MRI at 8 weeks showed continued response at the SABR site and no recurrent disease; she was receiving adjuvant capecitabine and remained well.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Pio, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage IV BRAF Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Pio's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: BRAF V600 mutation

Metastatic Site: peritoneum; liver; left lung nodules

After initial chemotherapy produced mixed results and May imaging showed growth, BRAF/EGFR-directed treatment led to a marked improvement on July scans.

The Patient Story
OutcomeResponding Well