Rehabilitation: 28 Real Stories

28 stories match rehabilitation. 25 of them mention surgery.

Paul, who was diagnosed with Stage II Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage II Colorectal Cancer: Paul's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Paul Reinauer, Male, 70+ | Stage II

By spring 2013, Paul had completed surgery-only treatment for colon cancer, returned to work after recovery, managed his permanent stoma with bowel irrigation, and remained active with rowing, choir, and self-help work.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Kathy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kathy Ball-Toncic, Female, 60s

As of August 2025, Kathy had been declared cancer-free again in August 2024 after treatment for breast DCIS and a later colorectal cancer, rebuilt strength with physical therapy, and completed a 162-mile Pan-Mass Challenge ride.

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

Understanding rectal squamous cell carcinoma, a rare form of rectal cancer

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female

Biomarkers: SCC antigen 0.6 ng/mL at 6-month response assessment

A complete response was established at 6 months, and she remained without clinical, laboratory or imaging evidence of disease 2 years after treatment.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED