Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: 506 Real Stories

506 stories match colorectal cancer and surgery. 389 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

JJ, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

I was in Disbelief When I got Colon Cancer

Patient Info: JJ Singleton, Male, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome

Metastatic Site: Abdominal wall; lymph nodes

After surgery and 12 rounds of FOLFOX, JJ had a clean scan and colonoscopy, but about 6 weeks later cancer recurred outside the colon with spread to the abdominal wall and lymph nodes.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Arlene, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Arlene's Patient Story

Patient Info: Arlene

Arlene was awaiting CT-scan and blood-test results to determine the next steps in care.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Ceejay, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Ceejay's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ceejay | Stage III

After treatment, Ceejay describes feeling optimistic and hopeful while planning for retirement and new hobbies.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Laura, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Laura's Patient Story

Patient Info: Laura | Stage III

Laura completed about 6 months of chemotherapy after partial colectomy and returned to part-time work while continuing to manage fatigue.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Patricia, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Patricia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Patricia

Receiving a 6-month course of oral capecitabine while continuing ostomy care and recovery from postoperative complications.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Lori, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Lori's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lori | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: ovary

After a September 2024 recurrence and surgery in October, Lori said she was in remission and was being monitored with monthly blood work.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Gina, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Gina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Gina | Stage III

The cancer returned in March near the original area. Gina completed radiation in August and was awaiting scans, with FOLFOX planned for November 2024.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeSetback / Progression
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Sigmoid Colon Cancer Found After Dermatomyositis Symptoms Returned

Patient Info: Anonymized, female, 70+

The sigmoid lesions were removed endoscopically, and she chose surveillance rather than the additional colon resection that was recommended for the invasive lesion.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Trevor, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Trevor's Patient Story

Patient Info: Trevor Maxwell, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of November 2022, Trevor was nearly 5 years into Stage IV colon cancer, had undergone colon surgery, chemotherapy, liver resection and multiple surgeries, and was living with ongoing uncertainty while leading Man Up to Cancer.

The Patient Story
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

32-year-old woman with Stage IV rectal cancer, liver and lung metastases, targeted chemotherapy, surgery, ablation, radiation, and ongoing chemotherapy

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

Biomarkers: KRAS wild-type; NRAS wild-type; BRAF wild-type

Metastatic Site: Liver | Lung | Presacral/perirectal lymph nodes

As of the story endpoint around December 2020, she was 5 years into treatment for Stage IV rectal cancer after multiple systemic regimens, bowel/liver/lung surgery, liver recurrence treatment, ablation, lung surgery, TOMO radiation, and ongoing chemotherapy.

Cancer361 (中文)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage III colon cancer: surgery and treatment story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage III

As of June 2022, she had completed colon surgery and 6 months of IV chemotherapy for Stage III colon adenocarcinoma; recurrence, remission, or NED status was not stated.

YouTube (ES search)
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

A young man with metastatic rectal cancer and inherited BRCA1 and MLH1 mutations

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

Biomarkers: Germline BRCA1 c.4065_4068delTCAA and MLH1 c.232G>T mutations; tumor microsatellite instability-high; loss of MLH1 and PMS2 expression; elevated tumor mutational burden; loss of heterozygosity of wild-type MLH1.

Metastatic Site: liver

The rectal and liver tumors showed a partial response, no viable carcinoma was found in the resected liver lesions, and maintenance nivolumab continued without evidence of growth or recurrence.

PubMed Central
OutcomeResponding Well
Almudena, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Almudena's Survivor Story

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

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum

As of May 2022, Almudena was cancer-free after surgery and 12 chemotherapy sessions, had been medically cleared as cured after 6 years, and continued genetics follow-up because her case was unusual for her age.

MatchTrial Historias Reales
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Alejandro, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Alejandro's Patient Story

Patient Info: Alejandro Mirazo, Male

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome

Alejandro recovered quickly from colon surgery and had started a planned 4-cycle course of chemotherapy by May 2022, with ongoing surveillance for recurrence and other Lynch syndrome-associated cancers.

AACR
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Dan, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Dan's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Dan Gut, Male, Under 40

As of March 2022, Dan had recovered quickly after minimally invasive total colectomy for extensive precancerous colon polyps and intramucosal carcinoma, did not need chemotherapy, and reported better energy while adapting diet and bowel habits.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Cindi, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Cindi's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cindi, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; abdominal lining/peritoneum

As of March 2022, Cindi had no recurrence more than 1 year after a clinical trial with nivolumab, investigational anti-tumor vaccine, chemotherapy, and surgery produced a complete pathologic response with no living cancer cells.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Xue, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Xue's Patient Story

Patient Info: Xue Ming, Male, Under 40

As of the January 2022 story, Xue Ming had undergone chemoradiation, chemotherapy, and successful sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery, with a temporary ileostomy and good 3-month recovery while follow-up care continued.

Cancer361 (中文)
OutcomeCare Ongoing