Chemotherapy: 1,904 Real Stories

1,904 stories match chemotherapy. 1,436 of them mention surgery.

DivineMrsM, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV HR-Positive Breast Cancer: DivineMrsM's Patient Story

Patient Info: DivineMrsM, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive, HER2-negative

Living with stable Stage IV ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer almost 4 years after diagnosis while taking daily Arimidex.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeStable Disease
Keely, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Keely's Patient Story

Patient Info: Keely, 40s

Biomarkers: ER-negative, PR-positive, HER2-negative

Keely completed mastectomy and 6 months of chemotherapy and continues a daily long-term medicine planned for 10 years.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Stefanie, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Stefanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stefanie London

After completing radiation, Stefanie was adjusting to life after active cancer treatment and rebuilding confidence in her physical and mental health.

Massachusetts General Hospital
OutcomeNot reported
Lauren, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer

Stage IV BRCA1 Ovarian Cancer: Lauren's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lauren Corduck, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

Metastatic Site: lymph nodes, including a node near the left collarbone

Lauren was diagnosed with recurrent ovarian cancer in December 2017 and was undergoing chemotherapy, with a PARP inhibitor planned as the next treatment step.

Massachusetts General Hospital
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Joanne, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung CancerLung Cancer

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Joanne's Patient Story

Patient Info: Joanne Sabol, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: abdomen

More than 2 years after starting pembrolizumab for recurrent Stage IV lung cancer, Joanne had an 81% tumor reduction and continued to feel well while remaining on treatment.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeResponding Well
Dana, who was diagnosed with Stage II Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer

Stage II Ovarian Cancer: Dana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Dana McKay | Stage II

After surgery and 6 rounds of carboplatin and paclitaxel, she described herself as cancer-free in February 2019.

MD Anderson
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Sofia, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Sofia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sofia | Stage I

She is in remission, is no longer taking medication, and reports being cancer-free since 2023.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Sonia, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sonia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sonia

She was declared cancer-free in May 2022 and no longer needs medication.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Vilma, who was diagnosed with Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer: Vilma's Patient Story

Patient Info: Vilma Rosario

After surgery and 6 chemotherapy treatments for ovarian cancer, Vilma was recovering and moving forward with her family and marriage plans.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeNot reported
Jane, who was diagnosed with Stage I Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer

Stage I Ovarian Cancer: Jane's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jane McGrath, female, 40s | Stage I

Jane was in remission after surgery and 6 rounds of chemotherapy and later became an ovarian-cancer volunteer and advocate.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Rosa, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Rosa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosa

She was declared cancer-free in 2021 and continues hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Christopher, who was diagnosed with Gastric CancerGastric Cancer

Gastric Cancer: Christopher's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Christopher Lynch, Male, 50s | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Metastatic Site: brain

By the latest update, he had no evidence of disease from January 2018 and had been in remission for 18 months.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Manisha, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer

Stage IV Ovarian Cancer: Manisha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Manisha Koirala, Female | Stage IV

She was declared cancer-free after her final chemotherapy cycle on April 30, 2013, and remained in remission more than 6 years later.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Nathalie, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Nathalie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nathalie | Stage IV

Nathalie had been living with stage 4 breast cancer for more than three years and remained focused on time with her children.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Nelly, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Nelly's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nelly | Stage II

Nelly said she was in remission after mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Mery, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Mery's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mery

Mery said she was in remission after completing her main treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Mia, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Mia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mia | Stage II

Mia completed treatment and continued to manage its physical, emotional, and financial effects.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Nahilys, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Nahilys's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nahilys | Stage II

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer.

Nahilys said she was well after treatment and continued surveillance every six months for triple-negative breast cancer.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Martha, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Martha's Patient Story

Patient Info: Martha

Martha underwent mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation while managing hair loss, appetite loss, vomiting, and financial strain.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Erika, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Erika

Patient Info: Erika | Stage II

Erika said she was cancer free as of November 2023 after completing mastectomy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, while hormone therapy continued.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Doranci, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Doranci's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Doranci

Doranci said her breast cancer was in remission after mastectomy, lymph-node surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Barsha, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Barsha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Barsha, Female, 60s | Stage II

Barsha completed mastectomy, lymph-node surgery and chemotherapy and moved into survivorship, focusing on living in the present with her loved ones.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeTreatment Completed / Survivorship