Self Help: 10 Real Stories

10 stories match self help. 6 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

Clara, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Clara's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Clara Ott, Female, 70+

By spring 2013, Clara was living independently after rectal cancer surgery, total colectomy, and ileostomy, with 3 years without bowel obstruction after carefully rebuilding her diet.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Rosi, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Rosi's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosi Blumenthal, Female, 70+

By spring 2013, Rosi had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and most planned radiation, and was managing long-term digestive, nerve, dental, and urinary side effects while staying active in family and community life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Helga, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Helga's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Helga Dietrich, Female, 60s

By the time Helga was 60, she had completed treatment for recurrent breast cancer, later underwent DIEP flap reconstruction 10 years after mastectomy, and remained active in self-help and family life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Kirsten, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Kirsten's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kirsten Seifert, Female, 50s

Kirsten had a strong tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, completed mastectomy with lymph node removal, was recovering in rehabilitation, and was rebuilding daily life through sport, prosthesis use, and peer support.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Ute, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ute's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ute Schuhmacher, Female, 60s

Ute had lived through initial breast cancer, a later recurrence, 13 operations, radiation complications, reconstruction problems, implant removal, and ongoing surveillance while relying on family, exercise, self-help, and resilience.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Sonja, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sonja's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sonja Zeiss-Wengler, Female, 50s

Sonja had left mastectomy followed by chemotherapy and hormone therapy, chose not to have reconstruction, and used self-help work and open family communication to move forward after treatment.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Tova, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Tova's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tova Goldblum, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Metastatic sites not specified

Tova had breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, later lived for many years with metastases, continued long-term Tamoxifen and regular 6-month checks, and used faith, self-help, writing, and long-term planning to live actively with cancer.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Holger, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Holger's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Holger Pfleger, Male, 70+ | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

By winter 2012, Holger had completed treatment for advanced rectal cancer, lived independently with a permanent stoma, and had returned to activities such as cycling, skiing, sailing, swimming, and gardening.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Bernhard, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Bernhard's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Bernhard Kleinstück, Male, 70+

By spring 2013, Bernhard was more than 20 years beyond rectal cancer treatment, felt very well overall, managed his stoma independently, and had spent years leading a self-help group.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
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.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment