Colorectal Cancer: 606 Real Stories

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

Cancer Stories

Jessica, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Jessica's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jessica Everts, Female, Under 40

Jessica Everts had colon cancer diagnosed at age 27 after stomachache and blood in stool, had her tumor removed within about 2 months, and was preparing to start 12 rounds of chemotherapy.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCare Ongoing
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.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Henriette, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Henriette's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Henriette Schiller, Female, 40s

By winter 2012/2013, Henriette was 5 years beyond rectal cancer diagnosis, back to full-time nursing work despite a permanent stoma, urinary incontinence, fatigue, and digestive problems.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Taletha, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Taletha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Taletha Walls, Male, 60s

Taletha Walls shared her husband's rectal cancer experience: chemoradiation, surgery that removed all visible cancer on 18 June 2019, and final chemotherapy on 13 November 2019, followed by lingering chemotherapy effects.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Richard, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Richard's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Richard Linde, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of spring 2013, Richard had completed surgery for the bowel tumor, surgery for a liver metastasis, and chemotherapy, while managing lasting fatigue and continuing follow-up with a reduced work model.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Sonja, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Sonja's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sonja Novotny, Female, 50s

By spring 2013, Sonja had completed chemotherapy, radiation, surgery with temporary stoma, later stoma reversal, and rehabilitation, and she had returned gradually to work before later retiring.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV colon cancer with liver and peritoneal metastases treated with palliative surgery and chemotherapy story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver | Peritoneum

She had Stage IV colon cancer with liver and peritoneal metastases. After ascites improved enough for treatment, she had palliative bypass surgery and continued anticancer treatment, with care focused on maintaining intake and extending time.

AZ Oncology Japan
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Karina, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Karina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Karina Bandera, Female, 40s | Stage III

Recovering after treatment for Stage IIIC rectal cancer, including chemotherapy, surgery, sepsis complication, ileostomy, more chemotherapy, and ileostomy reversal; she reported doing well, but explicit NED/remission status is not stated.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Sydney, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Sydney Stoner: Stage IIIB to Stage IV colon cancer with liver and lung involvement

Patient Info: Sydney Stoner, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs

Progressed from Stage IIIB colon cancer to Stage IV disease involving the liver and lungs; treated with surgery/ileostomy/reversal, FOLFOX/FOLFIRI, lung radiation, liver ablation/resection, capecitabine, and ongoing Lonsurf + Avastin.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Margaret, who was diagnosed with Stage I Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage I Colorectal Cancer: Margaret's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Margaret Mullaney, Female | Stage I

Stage I colorectal cancer treated with surgery, followed by a 5-year surveillance plan and regular testing; chemotherapy and radiation are not described in the available story.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Janice, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Janice's Patient Story

Patient Info: Janice Johnson, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: CEA tumor marker elevated after colectomy; biomarker/genomic test results not reported

Metastatic Site: Lungs

Ongoing care for Stage IV colorectal cancer after colectomy, years of chemotherapy, radiation, lung resections for metastatic disease, and pelvic stent exchanges every 3 months.

American Cancer Society
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Rebecca, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Rebecca's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rebecca Barber, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

Completed treatment for Stage IIIB colorectal cancer, including chemotherapy, surgery with ileostomy/reversal, and radiation; ongoing issues include pain, LARS, neuropathy, anxiety, and survivorship support needs, with no explicit NED status stated.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
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
Robert, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage II Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Robert's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Robert, Male | Stage II

High-risk Stage II colon adenocarcinoma treated with surgery removing the ascending colon and 10 cm of distal small bowel; latest source text supports survivorship after relatively early detection but does not explicitly state NED or no recurrence.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Stéphanie, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Stéphanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stéphanie Lévesque | Stage III

Biomarkers: Biomarker testing performed; results not reported

Stage III colorectal cancer with chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, ileostomy, and serious treatment complications; care was still ongoing almost 1 year after diagnosis.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Jameelah, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Jameelah's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jameelah Mahmoud, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

No evidence of disease after laparoscopic colon surgery and 8 rounds of chemotherapy for Stage III colorectal cancer; remains in surveillance while processing visible and invisible survivorship scars.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Amy, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Amy's Patient Story

Patient Info: Amy Jensen | Stage III

Stage III rectal cancer diagnosis after colonoscopy; treatment and latest disease status are not described in the available patient story, so the record should stay conservative.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Kelly, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Kelly's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kelly Brophy, Female

Family-reported colon cancer story: Kelly Brophy’s mother had early-stage colon cancer in 2011, later developed an inoperable colon mass found through screening in 2015, and died in 2017 at age 54.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeIn Memory
Amber, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Amber's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Amber Madden, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Comprehensive hereditary cancer genetic testing negative; tumor biomarkers not reported

Metastatic Site: Liver

Stage III colon cancer upstaged to Stage IV after liver metastasis was found; after colectomy, chemotherapy, liver surgery, and more chemotherapy, CT scans in May, August, and November 2025 showed no evidence of active cancer.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Kaitlin's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kaitlin Van Saders, Female, Under 40

Rectal cancer story with lower anterior resection and emergency diverting ileostomy in August 2024; formal stage and latest disease status are not reported.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Pete, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Pete's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Pete Di Stefano, 40s | Stage III

Completed surgery and 3 months of FOLFOX chemotherapy for Stage IIIB transverse colon cancer; latest NED status is not reported, so this is best classified as survivorship / surveillance.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Helen, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV rectal cancer: no evidence of disease after treatment

Patient Info: Helen D, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lymph nodes

Scans showed no evidence of disease after treatment for Stage IV rectal cancer with liver and lymph-node involvement, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, HAI pump therapy, and liver resection.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Nick, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Nick's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Nick Cleworth, Male, 40s | Stage III

Cancer-free after ARTEMIS clinical-trial treatment for node-positive rectal cancer, avoiding surgery and a permanent colostomy.

The Christie NHS
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED