Ostomy Care for Colorectal Cancer: 8 Real Stories

8 stories match colorectal cancer and ostomy care. 7 of them mention chemotherapy.

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
Nadia, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Nadia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Nadia D., Female

Nadia is living after surgery for low rectal cancer with a permanent ileostomy, improved quality of life, and ongoing ostomy adaptation.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
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
Edie, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Edie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Edie, Female, 50s | Stage III

After total neoadjuvant treatment, lower anterior resection, and ileostomy reversal, Edie reported clear scans/colonoscopies and described herself as a colon cancer survivor. As of February 2025, she remained in survivorship.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Shawn's Patient Story

Patient Info: Shawn Michael, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: liver, spleen, lung

Recovering from emergency surgery for Stage IV colorectal cancer involving the liver, spleen, and lung, with systemic chemotherapy and additional specialist treatment planned. As of February 2025, he was actively managing metastatic disease.

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

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Scott's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Scott, Male | Stage III

Scott completed chemotherapy and radiation for Stage III rectal cancer, later had ileostomy surgery in May 2023 after cancer cells were found on follow-up, and underwent reversal in August 2023. As of January 2025, he described himself as going strong and proud to be a survivor.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Jason, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Jason's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jason Randall; Amy Hart, Male; Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Jason: tailbone recurrence/site described; Amy: not…

As of August 2023, Jason was almost 5 years into Stage IV colorectal cancer survivorship and living with a permanent colostomy after recurrence treatment; Amy was several years into Stage IIIB colorectal survivorship and living an active life with an ostomy.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment