Surgery: 2,208 Real Stories

2,208 stories match surgery. 1,436 of them mention chemotherapy.

Margaret, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Margaret's Patient Story

Patient Info: Margaret | Stage III

Margaret remained hopeful while managing severe treatment effects, sepsis, financial pressure, and reduced time with her children.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Grace, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Grace's Patient Story

Patient Info: Grace, Female, 60s | Stage II

Grace was still in treatment for Stage II breast cancer, including lumpectomy-based care, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, and reported that treatment was working despite difficult side effects and job loss.

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OutcomeResponding Well
Maria, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Maria's Patient Story

Patient Info: Maria | Stage I

Maria had completed breast-conserving surgery and was awaiting radiation therapy at the time of her story.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Teri, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Teri's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Teri

Her cancer is in remission, and she continues hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Hu, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Hu's Patient Story

Patient Info: Hu Jia, Female | Stage I

As of 2023, Hu Jia was in treatment for Stage I breast cancer after choosing a modified plan that excluded lymphadenectomy, while anticipating future medication costs and focusing on diet, art, reflection, and emotional resilience.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Alicia, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Alicia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Alicia, Female, 50s | Stage II

As of 2023, Alicia had undergone Stage II breast cancer treatment with mastectomy, hormone therapy, and DIEP flap reconstruction, with no treatment side effects described and a focus on recovery and wellbeing.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Catriona, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Catriona's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Catriona, Female, 60s | Stage I

Catriona described herself as a breast cancer survivor who had recovered after treatment and was focused on long-term wellbeing and family.

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OutcomeTreatment Completed / Survivorship
Pearline, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Pearline's Patient Story

Patient Info: Pearline | Stage III

Pearline remained on chemotherapy while a proposed restaging from Stage 2 to Stage 3C was still under discussion.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Gina, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Cancer: Gina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Gina | Stage III

The cancer returned in March near the original area. Gina completed radiation in August and was awaiting scans, with FOLFOX planned for November 2024.

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OutcomeSetback / Progression
Sagan, who was diagnosed with Stage II Gastric CancerGastric Cancer

Stage II Gastric Cancer: Sagan's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sagan | Stage II

Sagan reported completing cancer treatment and continued taking medicines for treatment-related symptoms while focusing on recovery.

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OutcomeNot reported
Angelina, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Angelina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Angelina, Female, 50s | Stage II

As of 2023, Angelina was undergoing Stage II breast cancer treatment with DIEP mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, and was focused on recuperation and future goals.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Char, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Char's Patient Story

Patient Info: Char, Female, 40s | Stage II

As of 2023, Char was focused on surviving Stage II breast cancer after lumpectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, while rebuilding diet, exercise, work, family life, and mental health.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Grace, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Grace's Patient Story

Patient Info: Grace

Grace remained on medication after lumpectomy, lymph-node surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy for breast cancer diagnosed through routine testing.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Riya, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Riya's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Riya

Riya’s breast cancer was in remission, with oncology visits every 3 months and additional surgical follow-up every few months.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Jamie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Jamie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jamie, Female, 40s | Stage II

Jamie was newly diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in 2023 and had not yet started treatment; her plan included mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Helen, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Helen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Helen

Helen said her breast cancer was in remission and that she was not taking medication after lumpectomy.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Anna, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Anna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Anna, Female, 60s | Stage IV

As of 2023, Anna was living with Stage IV breast cancer and receiving treatment that included lumpectomy surgery, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy as her plan.

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OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Daniela, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Daniela's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Daniela, Female, 50s | Stage II

Daniela was declared cancer-free in March 2024 after mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for Stage II breast cancer.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Joanna, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Joanna's Survivor Story

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

By late 2023, Joanna had completed treatment for Stage III breast cancer, was no longer taking medication, and described herself as living free of cancer.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED