Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Carmen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carmen, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of March 2023, Carmen was in remission after Stage IV rectal cancer with liver metastasis was treated with radiation, chemotherapy, rectum/liver surgery, temporary ileostomy, and ileostomy reversal, with recent CT scans showing no evidence of disease.

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Caregiver Wife to Colon Cancer Patient Husband Shares Her Story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male | Stage IV

As of January 2023, Leslie described her husband as living with Stage IV colon cancer after unsuccessful treatment options locally and at MD Anderson, with the family continuing to fight and hope for the best.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: JJ's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: Microsatellite-mutated disease mentioned in clinical-trial context; exact MSI/MMR result not otherwise specified

Metastatic Site: Abdominal wall; lymph nodes; stomach/intestinal outlet…

As of January 2023, JJ was living with incurable Stage IV colon cancer on pembrolizumab/Keytruda clinical-trial infusions every 3 weeks; the trial had kept the abdominal tumor mass from spreading and had helped him live beyond the prognosis he feared, but it was not described as curative.

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I was in Disbelief When I got Colon Cancer

Patient Info: JJ Singleton, Male, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome

Metastatic Site: Abdominal wall; lymph nodes

After surgery and 12 rounds of FOLFOX, JJ had a clean scan and colonoscopy, but about 6 weeks later cancer recurred outside the colon with spread to the abdominal wall and lymph nodes.

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Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Laura's Patient Story

Patient Info: Laura | Stage III

Laura completed about 6 months of chemotherapy after partial colectomy and returned to part-time work while continuing to manage fatigue.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Ceejay's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ceejay | Stage III

After treatment, Ceejay describes feeling optimistic and hopeful while planning for retirement and new hobbies.

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Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Mary's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Mary | Stage III

Declared cancer-free in August 2024 after treatment and continuing follow-up.

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Sigmoid Colon Cancer Found After Dermatomyositis Symptoms Returned

Patient Info: Anonymized, female, 70+

The sigmoid lesions were removed endoscopically, and she chose surveillance rather than the additional colon resection that was recommended for the invasive lesion.

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Stage I Colorectal Cancer: Angela's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Angela | Stage I

Angela completed treatment and was declared cancer-free in June 2024.

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Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Colin's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Colin | Stage III

Colin was declared cancer-free in November 2024 after surgery and 6 months of chemotherapy.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Lori's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lori | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: ovary

After a September 2024 recurrence and surgery in October, Lori said she was in remission and was being monitored with monthly blood work.

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Colorectal Cancer: Patricia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Patricia

Receiving a 6-month course of oral capecitabine while continuing ostomy care and recovery from postoperative complications.

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Colorectal Cancer: Arlene's Patient Story

Patient Info: Arlene

Arlene was awaiting CT-scan and blood-test results to determine the next steps in care.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Karen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Karen | Stage III

Completed treatment and described herself as free of cancer and no longer taking cancer medication.

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Colorectal Cancer: Peggy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Peggy

Completed treatment and described being in remission.

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Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Ashley's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ashley | Stage III

Ashley continues chemotherapy with Xeloda after surgery and 8 rounds of FOLFOX.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Gina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Gina | Stage III

The cancer returned in March near the original area. Gina completed radiation in August and was awaiting scans, with FOLFOX planned for November 2024.

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Colorectal Cancer: Ber's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ber

Ber completed treatment and was declared cancer-free in March 2024.

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J Fletcher

Patient Info: J Fletcher | Stage II

J Fletcher was awaiting the start of planned surgery and chemotherapy after a recent Stage II colorectal cancer diagnosis.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Trevor's Patient Story

Patient Info: Trevor Maxwell, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of November 2022, Trevor was nearly 5 years into Stage IV colon cancer, had undergone colon surgery, chemotherapy, liver resection and multiple surgeries, and was living with ongoing uncertainty while leading Man Up to Cancer.

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Continuing 5-FU After Severe Chest Pain During Metastatic Colon Cancer Treatment

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Pretreatment with diltiazem allowed her to complete a 48-hour 5-FU infusion without recurrent chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm or loss of heart function.

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Colorectal Cancer: Wenora's Patient Story

Patient Info: Wenora Johnson, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome

Wenora remained on maintenance anticancer treatment and regular surveillance after her 2011 colorectal cancer diagnosis.

32-year-old woman with Stage IV rectal cancer, liver and lung metastases, targeted chemotherapy, surgery, ablation, radiation, and ongoing chemotherapy

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

Biomarkers: KRAS wild-type; NRAS wild-type; BRAF wild-type

Metastatic Site: Liver | Lung | Presacral/perirectal lymph nodes

As of the story endpoint around December 2020, she was 5 years into treatment for Stage IV rectal cancer after multiple systemic regimens, bowel/liver/lung surgery, liver recurrence treatment, ablation, lung surgery, TOMO radiation, and ongoing chemotherapy.

Stage III colon cancer: surgery and treatment story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage III

As of June 2022, she had completed colon surgery and 6 months of IV chemotherapy for Stage III colon adenocarcinoma; recurrence, remission, or NED status was not stated.

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