Cancer Researcher Becomes Cancer Survivor

Patient Info: J. Mark Brown, Male | Stage III

Ten years after his Stage III colorectal cancer diagnosis, Mark described the treatment as having cured his cancer; he had completed 6 years of periodic oncology follow-up and was living actively with an ileostomy.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Danielle's Patient Story

Patient Info: Danielle Archer, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: No genetic markers reported

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs

As of August 2023, Danielle was living with Stage IV metastatic colon cancer involving liver and lung lesions that were stable on ongoing treatment and 3-month surveillance scans.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Michelle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Michelle Cappel, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome negative; no hereditary genetic markers reported

Metastatic Site: Ovary

As of July 2023, Michelle had achieved no evidence of disease after FOLFOX chemotherapy and 12-hour surgery for Stage IV colorectal cancer with ovarian metastasis, while continuing to live with scan anxiety and surveillance.

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My Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer Story: How I Never Lost Hope

Patient Info: Jason Randall, Male | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver; lungs; bone/sacrum

As of June 2023, Jason had a negative Signatera test, CT scans showing 9 months with no evidence of disease, and about 2.5 years off chemotherapy after Stage IV colorectal cancer treatment and lung ablation.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Amy's Survivor Story

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

Biomarkers: Lynch syndrome

As of April 2023, Amy had no evidence of disease after Stage IIIB Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer treatment, with clear scans/tumor-residue testing and ongoing Lynch syndrome surveillance.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Carmen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carmen, Male, 40s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of March 2023, Carmen was in remission after Stage IV rectal cancer with liver metastasis was treated with radiation, chemotherapy, rectum/liver surgery, temporary ileostomy, and ileostomy reversal, with recent CT scans showing no evidence of disease.

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Colorectal Cancer: Francisco's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Francisco Goyoaga, Male, 50s

As of February 2022, Francisco had overcome colorectal cancer after chemotherapy and ostomy-related treatment and no longer needed the ostomy bag.

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.

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Brandon's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Brandon Dale, Male, 50s | Stage III

As of April 2021, Brandon was cancer-free 3 years after Stage III rectal cancer treatment, living normally with a permanent colostomy.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Allison's Survivor Story

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

As of August 2020, Allison reported no evidence of disease on follow-up scans while continuing survivorship care after rectal-cancer treatment.

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Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Annie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Annie Schreiber, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

As of March 2018, Annie had recovered from TaTME surgery with a temporary ileostomy instead of a permanent colostomy and was undergoing chemotherapy with a very good prognosis.

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Colorectal Cancer: Theresa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Theresa Cotton, Female, 40s

As of January 2017, Theresa was cancer-free for more than 5 years after colorectal cancer treatment that included complete hysterectomy, permanent colostomy, chemotherapy and 28 radiation treatments.

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Colorectal Cancer: Steve's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Steve B, Male, Under 40

As of April 2016, Steve had completed chemoradiation, colon resection with temporary ileostomy, additional chemotherapy and ileostomy reversal, and his oncologist described him as doing beautifully; no explicit NED/cancer-free status was stated.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Kim's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kim Austin, Female, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of April 2016, Kim had completed 12 total chemotherapy rounds, tumor-removal surgery and ileostomy reversal, and she reported regaining independence and feeling healthy again; no explicit NED/cancer-free status was stated.

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Colorectal Cancer: Ed's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ed Godic, Male, 60s

As of April 2016, Ed had completed 28 radiation treatments and rectal resection with temporary ileostomy, spent 4 days in the hospital, and remained on regular testing and medical care while recovering.

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