Radiation for Colorectal Cancer: 192 Real Stories

192 stories match colorectal cancer and radiation. 178 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

Iris, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Iris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Iris Niebling, Female, 60s

At the 2013 interview, Iris was living in survivorship after anal carcinoma treated with chemoradiation and many later surgeries for complications, with a second stoma that ultimately improved her quality of life.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Erna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Erna Hettich, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Possible familial colorectal cancer pattern; no genetic test result reported

Metastatic Site: Lung

By winter 2012, Erna had completed rectal cancer surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy/radiation, later lung-metastasis surgery, and rehabilitation, and she was living more consciously with family, faith, and volunteer work.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Petra's Patient Story

Patient Info: Petra Thomas, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lung

By early 2015, Petra had lived through intensive treatment for Stage III rectal cancer, later liver and lung metastases, further metastases during rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment while building advocacy through Rote Hose.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Laura, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Laura's Patient Story

Patient Info: Laura Filip, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

Biomarkers: Lymph nodes involved

By July 2023, Laura was receiving chemotherapy every 2 weeks for Stage III rectal cancer with lymph node involvement, with radiation, rehabilitation, and further stoma-related operations still planned.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Emil, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Emil's Patient Story

Patient Info: Emil Groh, Male, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lung; liver

Emil died in hospice in spring 2013 after end-stage rectal cancer with lung and liver metastases did not respond to chemotherapy.

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OutcomeIn Memory
Rosi, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Rosi's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosi Blumenthal, Female, 70+

By spring 2013, Rosi had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and most planned radiation, and was managing long-term digestive, nerve, dental, and urinary side effects while staying active in family and community life.

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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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.

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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.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Judy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Judy Perdue, Female, 40s

Judy Perdue was diagnosed with rectal cancer at age 44, completed 28 radiation treatments, 8 FOLFOX chemotherapy treatments, and surgery for a permanent ostomy, with lingering treatment side effects.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
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
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.

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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.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
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.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression