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.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jessica Engle: lymph-node-involved colorectal cancer with colostomy reversal and maintenance chemotherapy

Patient Info: Jessica Engle

Living with colorectal cancer that had spread to abdominal lymph nodes; after surgery, colostomy/reversal, and treatment starting January 2023, disease was stable in 2026 with no further spread while she continued maintenance chemotherapy every 2 weeks.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Rebecca's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rebecca Goins, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Not specified

Recurrent Stage IVB colorectal cancer was found on PET scan after a prior remission; the recurrent tumor was described as inoperable and treatment options were limited to chemotherapy and radiation.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Kevin's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kevin, Male, 50s | Stage III

Biomarkers: Tumor DNA used to create custom blood test for ctDNA monitoring; no actionable biomarker reported

No issues or signs of recurrence 2.5 years after finishing chemotherapy, with clean colonoscopy 1 year after surgery and ongoing liquid-biopsy monitoring.

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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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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.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Hong's Patient Story

Patient Info: Hong Wentong, Male | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

Responded well to interventional therapy plus radioactive seed implantation for Stage IV sigmoid colon cancer with liver metastasis, with liver tumor shrinkage, better disease control, and 3 kg weight gain.

Colorectal Cancer: Danny's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danny Soto, Male | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome

Danny became cancer-free with no evidence of disease after extensive surgery and intraoperative radiation for complex colon cancer, and returned to work as a firefighter with follow-up visits every 6 months.

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Colorectal Cancer: Elizabeth's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elizabeth, Female

After chemotherapy, radiation, sphincter-preserving surgery and temporary ostomy reversal, Elizabeth had no evidence of disease after 5 years of careful follow-up, with good GI function and quality of life.

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Colorectal Cancer: Lily's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lily, Under 40

She is now in remission and continues to manage health anxiety and the emotional effects of having cancer as a teenager.

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Severe abdominal wall pain during advanced recurrent colon cancer

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

Metastatic Site: peritoneum

She was living with recurrent advanced colon cancer with peritoneal metastasis and had transitioned to best supportive and palliative pain care.

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Colorectal Cancer: Lorna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lorna Brunelle, Female, 50s

Completed chemotherapy and surgery and continues oncology follow-up while using her experience to advocate for colorectal screening.

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