Supportive Care: 342 Real Stories

342 stories match supportive care. 208 of them mention chemotherapy.

Cancer Stories

Rosemarie, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Rosemarie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosemarie Berthel, Female, 70+

Rosemarie completed breast surgery, mastectomy, study-based chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy, continued lymph drainage and follow-up, and described herself as satisfied with the course of illness while staying active with family and exercise.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Erna, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Erna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Erna Hettich, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Possible familial colorectal cancer pattern; no genetic test result reported

Metastatic Site: Lung

By winter 2012, Erna had completed rectal cancer surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy/radiation, later lung-metastasis surgery, and rehabilitation, and she was living more consciously with family, faith, and volunteer work.

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

Breast Cancer: Nicole's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Nicole Bissinger, Female, 40s

Nicole completed surgery, chemotherapy, anti-hormone injections, and DIEP-flap reconstruction for Paget carcinoma, later described major side effects and body-image recovery, and used writing to process the illness.

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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
Iris, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Iris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Iris Ludwig, Female

Iris completed treatment for breast cancer at age 30 and later for a recurrence, including chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery, radiation, mastectomy, implant reconstruction, and implant removal, while learning to live with fear of death and relying strongly on family.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Baerbel, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Baerbel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Baerbel Grafenbach, Female, 60s | Stage I

Baerbel completed surgery for early-stage breast cancer, remained satisfied with implant reconstruction, returned to sport, and used early retirement as a chance to reshape life after treatment.

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

Breast Cancer: Eva's Patient Story

Patient Info: Eva Manz, Female, Under 40

Eva completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for a second breast cancer and was receiving hormone therapy while managing fear of another recurrence, fertility decisions, and post-treatment adjustment.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Greta, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Greta's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Greta Tietze-Stein, Female, 50s

Greta completed breast-conserving surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, trastuzumab antibody therapy, and hormone therapy, and continued follow-up while managing fear of another finding and rebuilding life around family, faith, and self-care.

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

BRCA1 Breast Cancer: Julia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Julia Bring, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

Julia had recurrent disease in the axilla with metastases mentioned after initial treatment, then underwent additional surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation while coping with lymphoedema, infertility, weight gain, and retraining needs.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Bianca, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Bianca's Patient Story

Patient Info: Bianca Winkler, Female, Under 40

Bianca was still receiving chemotherapy after breast-conserving surgery with a clear sentinel lymph node, while managing side effects, port thrombosis, infections, family needs, and supportive acupuncture/nutrition care.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Doris, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Doris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Doris Teller, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer

Doris completed 17 months of breast cancer treatment, returned to work for financial stability, recovered from lymphoedema, and continued to manage reconstruction asymmetry and memory changes after treatment.

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

Breast Cancer: Gerda's Patient Story

Patient Info: Gerda Martin, Female, 70+

Gerda had completed right mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and rehabilitation, declined reconstruction, and continued tamoxifen, bisphosphonates, lymph drainage, and follow-up care while adapting to body changes.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Annette, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Annette's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Annette Huber, Female, 40s

Annette completed breast-conserving surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, later regained daily routines and confidence, and continued to live with some fear of recurrence and arm-care precautions.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Manuela, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Manuela's Patient Story

Patient Info: Manuela Weber, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum

Manuela was living with metastatic breast cancer involving the peritoneum, with aromatase-inhibitor therapy still working 6 years after metastases were found despite an initial prognosis of 1-2 years.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Klaus, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Klaus's Patient Story

Patient Info: Klaus Deckmann, Male, 60s

Biomarkers: No genetic mutation detected

Klaus completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for male breast cancer and continued hormone therapy while using exercise, nutrition, rehabilitation, and peer support to manage side effects.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Alina, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

BRCA1 Breast Cancer: Alina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Alina Schiller, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

By August 2023, Alina was cancer-free after fertility preservation, chemotherapy, bilateral mastectomy with lymph node removal, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, and psycho-oncology support for early-stage BRCA1-associated breast cancer.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Claudia, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Claudia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Claudia Kressmann, Female, 50s

Claudia completed mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, later had autologous fat-tissue reconstruction, and became active in breast cancer support work after regaining confidence in her body.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Dieter's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Dieter Loewe, Male, 60s

By winter 2012, Dieter had completed surgical treatment for rectal cancer, adapted to a permanent stoma after major complications, retired early, and was supporting others through ILCO counseling.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Henriette's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Henriette Schiller, Female, 40s

By winter 2012/2013, Henriette was 5 years beyond rectal cancer diagnosis, back to full-time nursing work despite a permanent stoma, urinary incontinence, fatigue, and digestive problems.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Anna, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Anna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Anna Rusch, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Lung; ovary; liver

By December 2012, Anna was living with metastatic colon cancer, a permanent end stoma, and ongoing treatment for metastases in the lung, ovaries, and liver after repeated operations and chemotherapy.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Julia, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Julia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Julia Weithe, Female, Under 40

Julia completed surgery for malignant colorectal polyps, had a temporary stoma that was later reversed, and continued recovery with physiotherapy, dietary adaptation, psycho-oncology/therapy support, and work-hour adjustments.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Petra's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Petra Markert, Female, 50s

As of spring 2013, Petra had completed surgery, ambulatory chemotherapy, and rehabilitation for colon cancer, with persistent cold sensitivity and numbness in fingers and toes but renewed physical and emotional recovery.

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

Colorectal Cancer: Johanna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Johanna Vogel, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: Familial adenomatous polyposis

As of spring 2013, Johanna was living with FAP-related hereditary colorectal cancer risk after preventive colon removal, pouch formation, and ongoing self-management rather than an active colorectal cancer diagnosis.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Gerlinde, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Gerlinde's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Gerlinde Zeigert, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Suspected Lynch syndrome / HNPCC based on family history; genetic defect discussed

As of spring 2013, Gerlinde had completed surgery for an early colorectal cancer and later recurrent/new tumor disease, was living with a permanent small-bowel stoma, and was managing suspected hereditary risk in her family.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment