Chemotherapy: 1,904 Real Stories

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

Cancer Stories

Allison, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Allison's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Allison, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

As of March 2024, Allison was a Stage IIC rectal/colorectal cancer survivor after chemoradiation, major open surgery with temporary ileostomy and J-pouch creation, and additional chemotherapy; no metastatic disease was reported.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Stephanie, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Stephanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stephanie McBride, 40s

After chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and a temporary ileostomy, Stephanie continued managing neuropathy, pain, and increased anxiety.

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OutcomeNot reported
Loriana, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Loriana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Loriana, Female

Biomarkers: Breast cancer biomarkers not reported

As of February 2024, Loriana was surviving after AML and later breast cancer, while living with chronic pain, depression, PTSD, and a strong advocacy role focused on patient support and self-advocacy.

The Patient Story
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Chen, who was diagnosed with Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer: Chen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Chen Wen Ye, Under 40

Nearly 5 years after diagnosis, Chen was cancer-free and attending regular follow-up while volunteering to support other young patients.

Dana-Farber
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal Squamous Cell CarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Metastatic rectal cancer treated during pregnancy

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: CEA within normal limits at diagnosis

Metastatic Site: distant lymph nodes including para-aortic,…

Rectal bleeding stopped after chemotherapy, and PET-CT after cycle 3 showed a partial response in the rectal tumour and several involved lymph-node regions.

PubMed Central
OutcomeResponding Well
Chrystie, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Chrystie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Chrystie, Female, Under 40 | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Chrystie died at home on December 19, 2008, after advanced unresectable colon cancer, repeated infections, chemotherapy, unsuccessful surgical attempts, and 9 weeks of hospice care.

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

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Raquel's Patient Story

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

Metastatic Site: Ovaries; liver; lungs; peritoneal cavity; omentum

As of February 2024, Raquel was living with terminal Stage IV colorectal cancer, on ongoing chemotherapy with mixed response and seeking additional opinions about whether surgery could extend her life.

The Patient Story
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer with paraneoplastic eosinophilic fasciitis

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; eosinophilia during paraneoplastic eosinophilic fasciitis flare

Metastatic Site: pelvis

As of February 2024, paraneoplastic eosinophilic fasciitis had remitted after prednisone plus systemic breast-cancer therapy, and 6-month follow-up showed no further skin recurrence or cancer progression.

PubMed Central
OutcomeResponding Well
Don, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Don's Patient Story

Patient Info: Don Carpenter, Male, 40s

Completed chemotherapy in February and returned to work full time.

Dana-Farber
OutcomeNot reported
Kristen, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Kristen's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kristen Van de Geer, Female, 40s

Chemotherapy was complete, and she was focused on physical recovery after treatment.

Dana-Farber
OutcomeNot reported
Bobbi, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Bobbi's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Bobbi Ratliff, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: liver|lungs

On February 1, 2024, scans showed no evidence of cancer after multimodal treatment for Stage IV disease.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Male Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer With a Pathogenic PALB2 Variant

Patient Info: Anonymized, male, 40s

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2 not amplified; pathogenic PALB2 variant

He was disease-free at 1-year follow-up after mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

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

Pembrolizumab led to complete response before surgery for metastatic dMMR colon cancer

Patient Info: Anonymized, male, 70+ | Stage IV

Biomarkers: dMMR/MSI-H; MLH1 loss; PMS2 loss; BRAF mutation; heterozygous MUTYH p. pathogenic variant

Metastatic Site: liver

The 2023 liver resection showed a pathological complete response with no residual tumor, and he entered follow-up without additional therapy.

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

Stage IV colon cancer treated with FOLFOX during hemodialysis

Patient Info: Anonymized, male, 70+ | Stage IV

Biomarkers: RAS mutation; BRAF wild type

Metastatic Site: lung

Cancer was controlled during chemotherapy for a period, but modified FOLFOX was ultimately stopped because the disease progressed.

PubMed Central
OutcomeSetback / Progression
Cristina, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Cristina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cristina Patrick, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: ovary

Cristina reported no evidence of disease since June 2021 after surgery and 6 months of chemotherapy for metastatic colon cancer.

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

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Jelena's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jelena, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

As of January 2024, Jelena was on annual follow-up after Stage III rectal cancer treatment, with her latest colonoscopy showing no polyps or suspicious findings.

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

Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Kara's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kara Wutzke | Stage II

After chemotherapy, surgery, a temporary ileostomy, and reversal, Kara focused on gradually rebuilding her fitness, strength, and sense of self.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeNot reported
Ann, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Ann's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ann Gustafson, 40s

Biomarkers: No genetic markers identified on biomarker testing; specific panel not reported

After colon resection and chemotherapy, Ann described feeling stronger and healthier than when treatment began; current recurrence status was not stated.

Fight Colorectal Cancer
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment