Stage II Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Nahilys's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nahilys | Stage II

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer.

Nahilys said she was well after treatment and continued surveillance every six months for triple-negative breast cancer.

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Balance After Cancer - Is it Even Possible? (Part 1 of 2)

Patient Info: Anonymized, Male, 70+ | Stage III

At age 72, the patient was 5 years beyond lung surgery, breathing normally with one lung and described as in remission. A separate 2-year history of prostate cancer was asymptomatic and also described as in remission.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Michael's Patient Story

Patient Info: Michael O’Donnell, Male | Stage IV

More than 5 years after a Stage IV diagnosis, Michael remained on immunotherapy with disease controlled to his and his doctor’s satisfaction and scans every 3 months to watch for growth.

Stage IV EGFR Lung Cancer: Marnie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Marnie Clark, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: EGFR-positive

Metastatic Site: brain

Two years after diagnosis, Marnie reported that the brain tumor was gone, her leg was almost back to normal, and her first targeted medication continued to control the lung cancer.

We're Back! Q&A With Breathe Deep TOGETHER Team Captains — Case 2

Patient Info: Anonymized | Stage I

This patient reported being 13 years cancer-free after Stage I lung cancer, while still experiencing recurrence anxiety around follow-up visits.

Lung Cancer: Xavier's Patient Story

Patient Info: Xavier Sanders, Male | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

Metastatic Site: kidneys

Xavier’s lung disease had cleared, but cancer in his kidneys remained under treatment with 2 pills daily and checkups every 3 months; he reported major improvement in his mental health after seeking help.

Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Robert's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Robert Tumanic, Male | Stage I

After SBRT, follow-up scans showed the treated tumors resolved and no additional tumors requiring treatment; as of May 2019, the treated sites were stable and no further lung-cancer therapy was required.

Hormone-dependent bifocal invasive lobular breast cancer with nodule disappearance after follow-up

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Hormone-dependent; grade II

A 59-year-old patient with hormone-dependent grade II bifocal invasive lobular carcinoma reported nodule shrinkage after 9 months and disappearance of both nodules on ultrasound and mammogram after 12 months, while continuing 3-monthly monitoring.

Lung Cancer: François's Survivor Story

Patient Info: François, Male, 60s

François completed 20 radiation sessions and 6 chemotherapy sessions for lung cancer diagnosed in 2010 and later continued routine hospital checks every 6 months.

Lung Cancer: Katia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Katia, Female, 40s

Katia had a cancerous lung nodule removed with partial left lung surgery in January 2015 and continued yearly imaging surveillance afterward.

Small Cell Lung Cancer: François's Patient Story

Patient Info: François, Male, 60s

Françoise described supporting her husband François through small cell lung cancer and returning each year for hospital monitoring with CT and MRI scans.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Jode's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jode, Male

Jode’s husband had non-small cell lung cancer diagnosed in 2010, received 33 chemotherapy cycles over 1 year, and later continued 6-monthly oncology and pulmonology follow-up.

Lung Cancer: Julie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Julie, Female, 70+

Julie had early-stage localized lung cancer without metastases, underwent right upper-lobe lobectomy and 6 chemotherapy treatments, and was told in October 2017 that she was in complete remission.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Thierry's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Thierry, Male, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Brain

Thierry had lung cancer with a brain metastasis treated with urgent brain surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and lung tumor surgery; later he lived under close surveillance after seizures and treatment-related recovery.

BRCA1 Breast Cancer: Jasmin's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jasmin Nussing, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

Jasmin completed major breast cancer treatment while continuing technical school, had BRCA1-related long-term risk management ahead, and required ongoing heart monitoring related to antibody/immunotherapy.

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Breast Cancer: Waltraud's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Waltraud Amann, Female, 60s

Waltraud lived more than 18 years after her first breast cancer, experienced a right-axillary recurrence, returned to work through a gradual model, and managed long-term lymphoedema and menopausal symptoms during survivorship.

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Breast Cancer: Susanne's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Susanne Ricke, Female, 60s

In the July 2023 interview, Susanne had completed breast-conserving surgery and 16 radiation treatments, had returned from rehabilitation, felt physically well, and continued regular follow-up with anxiety before appointments.

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Breast Cancer: Ulrike's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ulrike Blessinger, Female, 40s

Ulrike completed surgery, re-operation, radiation, and a short course of hormone therapy that was stopped after 6 months due to migraines and neurodermatitis; she later focused on follow-up, art, nature, nutrition, and quality of life.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Béatrice's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Béatrice, Female | Stage I

Béatrice had very early breast cancer detected at 2 mm, treated with mastectomy and immediate reconstruction, with no chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy needed and return to work after 9 weeks.

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Colorectal Cancer: Annemarie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Annemarie Merscher, Female, 60s

Annemarie completed treatment for colorectal cancer and a 2014 recurrence, adapted to a permanent stoma, continued regular surveillance, and became active in self-help and hospital visiting support.

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Colorectal Cancer: Karl's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Karl Bergmann, Male, 70+

As of spring 2013, Karl was 23 years beyond his first rectal cancer diagnosis and several years beyond surgery for a local recurrence, living actively with a permanent colostomy and no chemotherapy or radiation history.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Richard's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Richard Linde, Male, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Liver

As of spring 2013, Richard had completed surgery for the bowel tumor, surgery for a liver metastasis, and chemotherapy, while managing lasting fatigue and continuing follow-up with a reduced work model.

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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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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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