Colostomy for Colorectal Cancer: 68 Real Stories

68 stories match colorectal cancer and colostomy. 66 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

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
Joachim, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Joachim's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Joachim Braun, Male, 50s

As of early summer 2013, Joachim had completed surgery for early rectal cancer, needed no chemotherapy or radiation, returned to work, managed a permanent colostomy, and continued annual follow-up.

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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
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
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
Klaus, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Klaus's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Klaus Wippich, Male, 60s

By summer 2012, Klaus had lived for decades after rectal cancer surgery, adapted well to a permanent colostomy, returned to work after about 1 year, and later became active in ILCO self-help.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Karl's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Karl Bergmann, Male, 70+

As of spring 2013, Karl was 23 years beyond his first rectal cancer diagnosis and several years beyond surgery for a local recurrence, living actively with a permanent colostomy and no chemotherapy or radiation history.

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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
Gwen, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Gwen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gwen Powell, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Biomarker testing performed; results not reported

Metastatic Site: Ovary; liver

Stage IV colon cancer with ovarian mass and liver metastasis treated with chemotherapy and surgeries including colostomy/reversal; she reported being almost 2 years NED while living with neuropathy and surveillance anxiety.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage IV rectal cancer with liver metastases and a rare tumor subtype

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

Biomarkers: HER2 amplification; KRAS/NRAS wild type; microsatellite stable

Metastatic Site: liver

He declined systemic treatment, entered home hospice, and died in August 2025 with Stage IV rectal cancer.

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OutcomeIn Memory
Monica, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Monica's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Monica Diaz

Monica reported no evidence of disease since March 17, 2025, while continuing to recover physically and emotionally.

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

Amanda: Stage II Colorectal Cancer

Patient Info: Amanda, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

Completed surgery for Stage IIA colon cancer with clean resection, clear liver appearance, and 28 clear lymph nodes; follow-up colonoscopy surveillance moved from yearly to every 3 years.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Joe, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Joe's Patient Story

Patient Info: Joe, Male | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Specific biomarkers not reported

Metastatic Site: Liver; lymph nodes; lungs

Stage IV colon cancer initially reached no evidence of disease after FOLFOX plus panitumumab, but later recurred in the liver and lymph nodes, progressed to the lungs, and did not respond to later FOLFOX rechallenge or FOLFIRI before he started an immunotherapy clinical trial.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSetback / Progression
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.

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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
Jackson, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV BRAF Colorectal Cancer: Jackson's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jackson, Male, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: BRAF mutation

Metastatic Site: Liver; peritoneal wall

Jackson had Stage IV BRAF-mutated colon cancer with extensive liver disease and later confirmed peritoneal-wall tumors. His treatment response was strong, with about 90% of liver disease estimated gone, but he remained on active treatment with possible future HIPEC evaluation. As of September 2025, he was responding well but not cancer-free.

The Patient Story
OutcomeResponding Well
Laura, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Laura's Patient Story

Patient Info: Laura VanBrocklin, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: liver

After multiple procedures and surgery for Stage IV colorectal cancer with liver involvement, Laura was still finishing chemotherapy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Lauren, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

I Was SHOCKED At My STAGE 4 Diagnosis!

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

Metastatic Site: peritoneum / abdominal cavity

Lauren was early in treatment for Stage IV signet-ring cell colon cancer. As of July 2025, she was receiving chemotherapy, living with a colostomy, and hoping for enough response to allow further surgery or HIPEC; remission was not stated.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Lauren, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Lauren's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: No actionable biomarkers reported; tumor testing suggested Lynch syndrome/hereditary pattern was unlikely; germline genetic testing pending

Lauren had Stage IV signet-ring cell colon cancer diagnosed after obstruction and emergency surgery with colostomy. As of July 2025, she was receiving traditional colorectal chemotherapy and awaiting germline genetic testing; remission was not stated.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCare Ongoing
James, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: James's Survivor Story

Patient Info: James, Male | Stage III

James had Stage IIIC / possible Stage IV rectal cancer with major lymph node involvement and an uncertain liver spot. After chemotherapy, radiation, multiple surgeries, permanent colostomy, and adjuvant chemotherapy, he later reported no evidence of disease.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED