Surgery: 2,208 Real Stories

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

Cancer Stories

Virgie, who was diagnosed with Stage I Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage I Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Virgie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Virgie Shaw, Female, 70+ | Stage I

As of January 2022, Virgie had Stage I invasive lobular carcinoma removed by partial mastectomy, lymph node biopsy was negative, there were no signs of spread, and she needed no further treatment except regular hormonal therapy medication.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Xue, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

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.

Cancer361 (中文)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Nelly, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Nelly

Patient Info: Nelly | Stage II

Nelly said she was in remission after completing active treatment and continued hormone therapy.

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Sylvia, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Sylvia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sylvia | Stage III

Two years after her November 2022 diagnosis, Sylvia reports being in remission and remains on hormone therapy.

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

Stage III Breast Cancer: Carlie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Carlie, Female, 50s | Stage III

As of 2022, Carlie was in remission after double mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, while continuing hormone therapy and managing long-term side effects.

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Edith, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Edith's Patient Story

Patient Info: Edith | Stage III

Edith said her breast cancer was in remission while she continued hormone therapy; she had also begun separate treatment for lymphoma.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Carmen, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Carmen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carmen, Female, 50s | Stage III

Carmen was declared cancer-free in February 2023 after surgery and follow-up examinations, while continuing hormone therapy and pain medication.

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

Stage III Breast Cancer: Antonia's Survivor Story

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

Antonia described herself as being in remission after multimodal treatment while continuing hormone therapy. Fear of recurrence and metastatic spread remained significant.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / Remission
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal CancerColorectal Cancer

Colon cancer at age 27 in a man later diagnosed with Lynch syndrome

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male, Under 40

Biomarkers: Germline pathogenic MSH2 variant NM_000251.2:c.942+3A>T identified later

The first colon cancer remained disease-free after partial colectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy; years later, he died after decline from metastatic pheochromocytoma.

PubMed Central
OutcomeIn Memory
Aalia, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Aalia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Aalia, Female, 40s | Stage III

As of 2022, Aalia had completed treatment for Stage III breast cancer, was no longer taking medication, and was focused on recovery, family, and fear-of-recurrence support.

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

Breast Cancer: Tessa's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tessa

Tessa’s small 12 mm breast tumor was found on routine mammography, and she chose lumpectomy and radiotherapy while declining anastrozole after weighing menopause-related quality-of-life concerns.

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OutcomeNot reported
Elizabeth, who was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

Stage III Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: Elizabeth's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elizabeth, Female | Stage III

After treatment for a local recurrence, Elizabeth was declared cancer-free in February 2025 and continues to cope with fear of recurrence and life with a permanent ostomy.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Colorectal AdenocarcinomaColorectal Cancer

A second colon cancer leading to a Lynch syndrome diagnosis

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male, 40s

Biomarkers: Complete loss of MSH2 and MSH6 nuclear staining in the cecal tumor; germline pathogenic MSH2 variant NM_000251.2:c.942+3A>T; Lynch syndrome.

The cecal cancer was treated with complete colectomy, while later presumed recurrences were ultimately identified as meningiomas and metastatic pheochromocytoma; he died after the pheochromocytoma progressed.

PubMed Central
OutcomeIn Memory
Elsa, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Elsa's Patient Story

Patient Info: Elsa | Stage II

Elsa said her breast cancer was in remission and continued anastrozole hormone therapy after lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Jacqueline, who was diagnosed with Stage 0 Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage 0 Breast Cancer: Jacqueline's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jacqueline, Female, 50s | Stage 0

Jacqueline completed treatment for Stage 0 breast cancer and was in remission after breast-conserving surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy.

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

Martha

Patient Info: Martha | Stage II

Martha had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy while managing fatigue, lymphedema, and neuropathy.

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

Stage I Breast Cancer: Anna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Anna, Female, 50s | Stage I

As of 2022, Anna was in remission and on hormone therapy after lumpectomy, lymphadenectomy, and radiation therapy, while managing fatigue, cognitive symptoms, and lymphedema.

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

Stage II Breast Cancer: Cristina's Patient Story

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

As of 2022, Cristina was undergoing treatment for Stage II breast cancer and planned to finish treatment, return to work, and rebuild normal life with her son.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing