Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer: 99 Real Stories

99 stories match colorectal cancer and surveillance. 86 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

Richard, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Richard's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Richard Linde, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of spring 2013, Richard had completed surgery for the bowel tumor, surgery for a liver metastasis, and chemotherapy, while managing lasting fatigue and continuing follow-up with a reduced work model.

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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
Joachim, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Joachim's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Joachim Braun, Male, 50s

As of early summer 2013, Joachim had completed surgery for early rectal cancer, needed no chemotherapy or radiation, returned to work, managed a permanent colostomy, and continued annual follow-up.

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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
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
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
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.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Karl, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Karl's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Karl Bergmann, Male, 70+

As of spring 2013, Karl was 23 years beyond his first rectal cancer diagnosis and several years beyond surgery for a local recurrence, living actively with a permanent colostomy and no chemotherapy or radiation history.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Gwen, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Robert, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Jameelah, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Kelly, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Kelly's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kelly Brophy, Female

Family-reported colon cancer story: Kelly Brophy’s mother had early-stage colon cancer in 2011, later developed an inoperable colon mass found through screening in 2015, and died in 2017 at age 54.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeIn Memory
Amber, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

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

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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Karina, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Margaret, who was diagnosed with Stage I Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Janice, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

American Cancer Society
OutcomeCare Ongoing
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.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Elizabeth, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Laura, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Laura's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Laura Behnke, Female | Stage III

As of June 2026, Laura reported no trace of rectal cancer after treatment, ileostomy reversal, and port removal, while continuing to manage bowel-function changes and survivorship effects.

The Patient Story
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Lee, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Lee's Patient Story

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

Metastatic Site: Liver

Lee initially reached no evidence of disease after chemotherapy and right hemicolectomy, but the cancer recurred in the liver about 1 year later, requiring FOLFIRI and liver resection with major postoperative complications.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSetback / Progression
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