Rehabilitation for Colorectal Cancer: 14 Real Stories

14 stories match colorectal cancer and rehabilitation. 13 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

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
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 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
Gerlinde, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Gerlinde's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gerlinde Zeigert, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Suspected Lynch syndrome / HNPCC based on family history; genetic defect discussed

As of spring 2013, Gerlinde had completed surgery for an early colorectal cancer and later recurrent/new tumor disease, was living with a permanent small-bowel stoma, and was managing suspected hereditary risk in her family.

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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
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
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
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
Paul, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Paul's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Paul Reinauer, Male, 70+ | Stage II

By spring 2013, Paul had completed surgery-only treatment for colon cancer, returned to work after recovery, managed his permanent stoma with bowel irrigation, and remained active with rowing, choir, and self-help work.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Kathy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kathy Ball-Toncic, Female, 60s

As of August 2025, Kathy had been declared cancer-free again in August 2024 after treatment for breast DCIS and a later colorectal cancer, rebuilt strength with physical therapy, and completed a 162-mile Pan-Mass Challenge ride.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal Squamous Cell CarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Understanding rectal squamous cell carcinoma, a rare form of rectal cancer

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female

Biomarkers: SCC antigen 0.6 ng/mL at 6-month response assessment

A complete response was established at 6 months, and she remained without clinical, laboratory or imaging evidence of disease 2 years after treatment.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED