Supportive Care for Colorectal Cancer: 56 Real Stories

56 stories match colorectal cancer and supportive care. 46 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

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
Margarete, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Margarete's Patient Story

Patient Info: Margarete Reichle, Female, 70+

By autumn 2012, Margarete was recovering from recent colorectal cancer surgery, adjusting to bowel-function changes and major weight loss, and preparing for planned tablet-based medication therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Clara, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Clara's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Clara Ott, Female, 70+

By spring 2013, Clara was living independently after rectal cancer surgery, total colectomy, and ileostomy, with 3 years without bowel obstruction after carefully rebuilding her diet.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Anna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Anna Rusch, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lung; ovary; liver

By December 2012, Anna was living with metastatic colon cancer, a permanent end stoma, and ongoing treatment for metastases in the lung, ovaries, and liver after repeated operations and chemotherapy.

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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
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
Johanna, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Johanna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Johanna Vogel, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: Familial adenomatous polyposis

As of spring 2013, Johanna was living with FAP-related hereditary colorectal cancer risk after preventive colon removal, pouch formation, and ongoing self-management rather than an active colorectal cancer diagnosis.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
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
Susanna, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Susanna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Susanna Zier, Female, 60s

As of spring 2013, Susanna was receiving chemotherapy after urgent colorectal cancer surgery, generally feeling well despite fatigue, taste changes, skin/nosebleed problems, finger symptoms, and port-related issues.

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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
Deondre, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Deondre's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Deondre Williams, Male, Under 40 | Stage II

Stage II colon cancer survivor who is described as cancer-free and now works as a life coach, speaker, and colorectal cancer awareness advocate.

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

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Gabriel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gabriel Leblanc, Male, Under 40 | Stage III

Stage III colon cancer survivor who avoided an ostomy after total colectomy, completed chemotherapy, returned to full-time work, and is described in the source as moving from Stage III to NED.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage IV rectal cancer with liver metastases and a rare tumor subtype

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male, 50s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: HER2 amplification; KRAS/NRAS wild type; microsatellite stable

Metastatic Site: liver

He declined systemic treatment, entered home hospice, and died in August 2025 with Stage IV rectal cancer.

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OutcomeIn Memory
Rachel, who was diagnosed with Stage I Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage I Colorectal Cancer: Rachel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rachel, Female, Under 40 | Stage I

As of June 2026, Rachel’s story described Stage I colon cancer treated with colectomy, no chemotherapy needed, and an oncologist-confirmed NED status, with lingering digestive and scar-tissue effects from surgery.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Rectal cancer that spread through the lungs: complete remission after BRAF-targeted therapy

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

Biomarkers: BRAF mutation; HER2-negative; microsatellite stable; no detectable KRAS or NRAS mutations

Metastatic Site: lungs (pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis);…

After progression with recurrent lung metastases and a new pericardial effusion, she chose hospice care and died in February 2025, 19 months after diagnosis.

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OutcomeIn Memory
Kristen, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Kristen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kristen, Female | Stage III

Completed active treatment for Stage III colon cancer and entered survivorship while managing permanent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment