Colorectal Cancer: 606 Real Stories

606 stories match colorectal cancer. 506 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

Sylvia, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Sylvia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sylvia Herrmann, Female, Under 40

Sylvia completed surgery and 6 months of chemotherapy for early-stage colon cancer, adapted well to her stoma, and experienced major quality-of-life improvement after removal of the colon also resolved her long-standing ulcerative colitis.

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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
Lotte, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Lotte's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lotte Buchs, Female, 70+

Lotte was about 10 years beyond surgery for anal sphincter cancer, living actively with a permanent stoma, traveling, exercising, and supporting other people with ostomies through ILCO and hospital visiting work.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Matthias's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Matthias Mitternich, Male, 60s

Matthias completed radiation, surgery, and outpatient chemotherapy for colon cancer and later considered himself healthy, though long-term digestive problems, food intolerance, incontinence, and bleeding continued to affect daily life.

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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
Amalia, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Amalia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Amalia Spatz, Female, 70+ | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Amalia completed chemoradiation, rectal tumor surgery, further chemotherapy/radiation, and successful stoma reversal, with recovery supported by rehabilitation plans, counseling, family, friends, and stoma-care support.

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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
Leon, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Leon's Patient Story

Patient Info: Leon Gerspacher, Male, Under 40 | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Biomarkers: No hereditary colorectal cancer described

Leon was living with advanced unresectable rectal cancer on indefinite palliative chemotherapy; the tumor was stable at the time described, and he remained active despite side effects, uncertainty, and life with a stoma.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Lisa, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Lisa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lisa Roth, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome / HNPCC

By winter 2012/2013, Lisa was free of metastases and recurrence after surgery for Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer, and she had become active in hereditary colorectal cancer self-help.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Ingrid, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Ingrid's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ingrid Weis, Female, 50s | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Ingrid completed chemoradiation, surgery with permanent stoma, and additional chemotherapy for rectal cancer; she later had no remaining operation-related complaints and had adapted well to stoma life with family and self-help support.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Annemarie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Annemarie Merscher, Female, 60s

Annemarie completed treatment for colorectal cancer and a 2014 recurrence, adapted to a permanent stoma, continued regular surveillance, and became active in self-help and hospital visiting support.

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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
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.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Julia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Julia Weithe, Female, Under 40

Julia completed surgery for malignant colorectal polyps, had a temporary stoma that was later reversed, and continued recovery with physiotherapy, dietary adaptation, psycho-oncology/therapy support, and work-hour adjustments.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Dieter's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Dieter Loewe, Male, 60s

By winter 2012, Dieter had completed surgical treatment for rectal cancer, adapted to a permanent stoma after major complications, retired early, and was supporting others through ILCO counseling.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Alex's Patient Story

Patient Info: Alex, Male, Under 40

Alex was diagnosed with colon cancer in April 2024 at age 36 and died in April 2025 at age 37; his daughter Promise now shares his story to advocate for earlier screening and more time for families.

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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
Lorenz, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Lorenz's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lorenz Kraus, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

By fall 2012, Lorenz was 3 years beyond sigmoid colon cancer diagnosis, had undergone surgery, chemotherapy, and 2 liver-metastasis operations, and recent liver findings had improved enough that he continued working and staying active.

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OutcomeResponding Well
Keith, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Keith's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Keith Akins, 40s

Keith Akins had colon cancer found during his first screening colonoscopy at age 45, underwent partial colectomy, and did not need chemotherapy because the cancer was found early.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Bernhard's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Bernhard Kleinstück, Male, 70+

By spring 2013, Bernhard was more than 20 years beyond rectal cancer treatment, felt very well overall, managed his stoma independently, and had spent years leading a self-help group.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment