I’m 47 years old and I still remember laying on my mom as a baby and her patting my butt, hearing her heartbeat and voice either singing or reading to me. Hold your baby as much as she needs.
wow, the way you bookmark your videos and organize it with chapters and time stamps is really nice. Thanks for sharing your treatment progress and side effect updates.
On March 16 of last year I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I am 47 years old and I am really scared, it is still difficult for me to process all this and have the fortitude to move forward... But seeing the maturity with which you face this Situation being old enough to be my daughter really leaves me speechless. Well done Samantha !!
For me, I was dx’d with stage 3 in April 2016. The beginning of this process was scary. Especially after listening to all the docs go on about how big and awful mine was. I went on a never ending spending spree - as I thought - it was the end for me. But, I’m here, almost 8 years later (broke though, lol) I still worry. But, exercise a lot and always take that little AI pill. And, weeks become months and months become years. 🤗
I was diganosed with breast cancer in January 2012 at the age of 30. It was a 2.4 cm tumor and 2 positive nodes, ER+, PR+, HER2-. Life is so good now. I had a baby 3.5 years ago at the age of 39. It''s easy to get trapped in fear - I still have PTSD surrounding the diagnosis and treatments, but life gets better.
Go check out video's by Dr. Thomas Seyfried on TH-cam. He has a different approach to treating cancer and it puts you in control. Some of the drugs that are around that seem to be good at killing cancer cells are these old parasite drugs like Fenbendazole and Mebendazole and Ivermection. These drugs are cheap and very safe with a long safety profile. Another thing to do research on is Chlorine Dioxide and vitamin B 17 and you can find out about them on the RUMBLE platform. Look up the Joe Tippens cancer treatment that uses Fenbendazole. A ketogenic diet Fenbendazole and Mebendazole and Ivermectin Chlorine Dioxide Vitamin B17 Do some research.
Hi Sam. So glad you are soldiering on like the trouper that you are. So happy you guys got to get away! If anyone deserves to have a vacation...it's you. I've have never seen a stronger person battling stage 4 cancer with the grace and dignity as you....especially being such a young woman. You have had such a rough journey....and still you smile. Thank you for being you, Samantha. Love and prayers ❤
I haven’t finished watching, but just have to say you are beautiful, so meds have not taken that!! Hope your daughter feels better and back on a good sleep pattern. That is rough. Thanks for the update. Praying for you now.
I really respect you for choosing to keep some information private, which you absolutely should do as much as you want. Hope the cold gets easier as spring gets closer. Best wishes for your scans. Love to you!
So good to see you Samantha. I was diagnosed w BC last June. Stage 1 Grade 1, ILC, 4mm left breast, rt breast 2mm DCIS low grade. 63 yrs young. Had dbl mastectomy. Nodes neg. So far forgoing hormone blockers,AI meds since post menopausal. Those hot flashes w/ menopause were def not fun. I am going to a Functional Medicine dr, using supplements as well as going to a med onc. Nutrition is so important. I do wheat grass, tsp in water 2x a day, pomegranite juice. Many other things. To start IV Vit C soon. Praying for you. You are so beautiful. Motherhood is so precious, I am sure you are busy w/ your little one. Such a blessing.
I have been on Anastrozole for 2 years. (Started with Letrozole, but couldn't handle it at all.) Had very bad hot flashes the first few months, but they have stopped. I still have joint pain 😢 but it now is tolerable. Main issue is insomnia. I only wish good things for you. Stay strong! ❤
I have been praying for you Samantha! I just found out my brother has bladder Cancer. We do not know what stage yet. He is in Texas. I pray he is in good hands. He is in God's hands and so are you. You look very pretty with the short hair. Not everyone can pull off that look.♥️
Hi Samantha, I'm on the same protocol as you (except I was stage 2). The chemo killed my ovaries so no Zoladex, but Verzenio 150 twice a day and Exemestane. I had a lot more constipation than diarrhea, had to take a break to get my BMs under control.... Now working back up to 150 once a day. We'll see how it goes. Zofran is a game-changer, keep it up! We can do this! I really REALLY admire that you went on a plane while taking this. I have a towel on the seat of my car in case of accidents and it makes me so nervous and I don't even have them very often (like once every 10 days). Praying this works for you!!! xxxxxxx
I’m on exact same drugs as you … I had terrible cramps and the runs but I’m like you now I have terrible constipation it sucks sending you love … I feel dizzy a lot and had vertigo but seems to have calmed down x x x
I had a total hysterectomy at 38 and soon to be 68, and still have hot flashes! Hot flashes so bad, I could stripe naked and go out and jump in a pile of snow and be content. One thing I have realized through all the years is to fan your face vigorously when they come on! That really helps.
My mom had uterine cancer years ago and had a full hysterectomy and radiation. She would wake up with nothing on and wouldn’t even remember getting to that point. That and in the winter, she would open the front door and just stand there (with clothes on mind you LOL) but I went through rather early menopause at age 45 and I then started understanding it all. Hot flashes were awful. I still get one or two a week but they’ve eased up quite a bit. They can’t really be explained, they have to be experienced, unfortunately, in order to completely understand.
I was always a person who felt cold but my god, I can’t describe fire awful it is. Beyond awful. Affecting the quality of my life. I think you understand!
Sam, you don't know me but there is just this sisterhood with those of us fighting breast cancer. Needless to say I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41 2a hormone positive. I am now 42 and on Lupron and anastrazole after chemo and radiation. I hope to be on Kisquali if they approve it for my stage bc my cancer was high grade high oncotype. I'm having lots of hot flashes. They're bearable but uncomfortable. Plus lots of bone and joint pain. I want you to know that you're not alone and I am just hoping they start a vaccine clinical trial for our type of breast cancer like they have for triple negative and we can both join and not have to worry anymore. I'm thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you and your family. I wish I knew better words to say but this disease really leaves you speechless honestly, for lack of a better term.
Great to hear an unpdate :) So glad that you're (mostly) handling the treatment meds ok up to now. Hope your little one feels better soon. Lots of ❤coming your way!
Samantha, you look AMAZING ❤ I always look forward to your vlogs ❤ I hope the hot flashes stay tolerable!! Also hope your baby starts feeling better too 🩷💜
TIP on Abemaciclib!! I started taking abemacaclib in april 2022 and have now been on it for almost 2 years. The only thing that worked for me my first year was having mashed potato (the Idahoan instant kind). I had it both for breakfast and for dinner, because I took the tablets twice daily. Eventually I could stop the mash, but it was a life saver for me. Also, for nausea and vomiting I take metaclopramide. Hope it helps!
🌬❣Hi Sweetheart I'm so VERY sorry you have to go through this 😢it just breaks my heart for you and your Beautiful family 😢you're so young and Beautiful/STRONG I wish I could trade your pain and give it to me so you could live with out CANCER. Just know your not alone. I have lung cancer but it's STABLE. I'M PRAYING FOR YOU. PRAYING YOU LIVE WITHOUT CANCER FOR A VERY LONG HAPPY /HEALTHY LIFE ❤ SENDING MUCH LOVE AND BLESSING'S OF LIGHT YOUR WAY XO
Hi, Samantha, its so good to see you! You look really well 😊😊! Sick kids are hard work, as soon as they get better they seem to pick something else up 😮. Thank you for updating us, i was wondering how you were doing, ive watched all of your videos from the start so was really pleased to see youd uploaded! Im really happy that your hot flashes arent too bad, i hope they stay this way for you, i know you suffered so bad last time 😢 I felt so sorryfor you. Thanks again ❤for the update, sending you love from the UK 🇬🇧 XXX😊
You are so beautiful and so so strong. Your smile could light up a room. Prayers that your side effects become less and less and become non-existent. Prayers for you and your family…
Just want to say I admire you. We’re all fighting something in life, aren’t we? Thanks for being so open and sharing so much. Wishing you the best today and every day!
Hi Samantha. Sounds like you are really handling things well. Everyone gets tired with a baby especially if they aren’t feeling well. Glad you were able to get away with your family. How often are you seeing your Doctors? I hope they are giving you the much needed support you deserve. Hopefully your stomach starts quieting down. God bless you Samantha. Looking forward to your next video. Roe
Been in treatment for stage 2 breast cancer since March, 2022. Just had my last chemo (Kadcycla) yesterday. I had to lower that dose because at treatment #13, I was more miserable! Diarrhea has been a serious issue all along for me. And I had all the stuff you describe. I had to be in the hospital after my first treatment. They had to stop one of the medications. Your description is almost identical to mine. I have lost a LOT of weight. I don't know how you feel about Ensure or Boost, but they make high protein versions. They taste okay when really cold. I can't taste anything properly,, so I don''t want to eat it! I have still issues with low magnesium which they don't have an explanation for yet. I am on anastrozole, but am post-menopausal. i have been through a tough menopause! I am noticing mood swings, crying, and I am getting some hair growth on MY FACE. My daughter is an adult, but I would LOVE to have some more time with her as a baby. This is such a beautiful yet HARD time for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Good to see an update . I am taking hormone blockers now . Will see how they go. Keep busy is key. I hope you start to feel better soon and your baby too❤
Dear Samantha. Your love your determination and your wonderful honesty is so touching, my eyes are filling up.Pray for you often. All my love. Connie. Brighton. UK
Hi Samantha! Great update. Hopefully your body regulates the meds and you continue to do well. Hope your little one continues to feel better. As always wishing u the very best!🩷💪🏻 🥰Karen
I’ve never , in my whole life , come across a person with your level of bravery and decency. Bravo Samantha. Thinking of you often here in UK . Willing things to improve asap for you and your little family. Glad your besotted furry pal is back with you. She is a pretty possessive kitty coz she loves you so very much. Sending a big hug . Connie❤
Thanks for sharing. Life with a sick little one is tough even for a healthy person. I am sorry you aren’t feeling well and hope you will soon adjust to the medication. I find taking calcium very difficult because you can’t take it with other medications. Praying that your treatment will be a success. It’s just not fair!
Praying for you. Just wanted to say that I had those same extreme GI issues with anastrozole (even tho onco says that isn't a side effect of it). Switching my AI to Exemestane was a game changer for me. Enjoy all those baby snuggles. 💜
I have multiple autoimmune issues and take many meds. I too have GI issues from that. I will not eat if there's any chance I might get sick in public or while traveling. I hope things settle down for you. It makes it tough.
God bless you, Sweetheart. You have handled this challenge with such grace and beauty. You and the many many others navigating the cancer journey right now all carry incredible weight both mentally and physically that must be daunting yet comes with the disease. I admire your desire and willingness to share your thoughts and experiences and document your process. God never asks more of us than he gives us the strength to get through and he is there to help shoulder our burdens at all times. I will continue to pray for God's guidance, comfort and healing power to touch your body and give you total and complete healing!
I have stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to my kidneys,liver, bladder,and spine,I was advised not to attend public engagement to reduce risk of contacting other illness that can be life threatening at this time my immune system cannot fight off common illnesses a cold,flu,COVID Ext that healthy people can,the cancer is attacking my body and the chemotherapy possible radiation treatment and the surgery is all difficult for a young person to survive let alone my older age,I was was on the tv when I say some testimony about doctor David, since when I met with him,my life has been saved!
Truly, natural remedies (RSO) do work. If they didn't, we wouldn't have used them for thousands of years. And, pharmaceutical companies wouldn't be studying plants, taking extracts of them, speaking from experience RSO is really helping my mom and a friend pancreatic cancer and excessive pain including fatigue , this is a natural remedy and it's very effective, helps you to sleep well and kill's the cancer completely... thanks to Doctor David for helping my family ❤️
I'm a nurse with a BSN Diploma,if someone is having chemo and radiation,this would compromise is immune system to makes him vulnerable because of his immune system.
This is mind blowing but so true! USA healthcare is a hungry hog, people are being exploit by it, I'm an emigrant, I've lived in 3 countries of the world but never met with anything like this just at the front counter of doctor's office they charge so called deductive?what? a price to pay just to get on?I shake when doctor's start to push diagnostic tests, procedures and many times I even refuse even with a good health insurance you're not safe with this exploitation.many times I'm in awe how American people do not stand up to this.this is a true reason to stand up and protest.
I would recommend using RSO(a cannabis oil) to cure your cancer naturally with lesser side effects.The earliest study examining the anticancer potential of cannabis was related to lung cancer. Carried out in 1974 at the University of Virginia, the research showed that THC and cannabinol (CBN), as well as the THC analog delta-8-THC (the primary form is delta-9), inhibited tumor growth and reduced primary tumor size in mice (Munson et al.). Specifically, THC was associated with dose-dependent reduction of tumor growth, whereas delta-8-THC and CBN reduced primary tumor size. All three cannabinoids increased the average survival time.i was introduce to doctor David who recommended some drugs and thank God I'm back alive...
it's a great discovery and will save many young lives,my sister in-law left four children behind including a year old baby, I'm glad someone in the world Care about life instead of money!
I've been on Verzenio and Letrozole since October 2023. I just had to reduce my dose from 100 mg twice a day to 50 mg twice a day due to the side effects. I experience horrible fatigue, zero appetite, and my hair, which started to grow back after chemo, completely stopped growing. The 150 mg dose is what was used in the studies.
Always good to get an update on how you're getting on! Hope your symptoms continue to improve, and that the hot flashes stay mild. Also that you're able to get your weight back up! 🙏
Try boost very high calorie and stay on your zofran religiously! My husband is recovering from tongue cancer and the boost very high calorie has been our godsend.
I felt a hard lump on my left breast , i cant stop overthinking since then, but then i realized it will not help me. Tomorrow ill have my blood drawn and i am scheduled for a mammogram.
Love your hair, Samantha, and you look so great. I'm sorry you have been experiencing nasty side effects on the new treatment, and I hope they will pass and the treatment does what it's supposed to do. I hope Little Girly and Gray are doing OK its good to hear such a detailed update from you and to see for ourselves how our lovely Samantha is doing. Did you talk to your doctor regarding probanthine for the flashes ?. It might be worth investigating. Anyway keep doing what you are doing and look after yourself. Thanks for sharing. Love Janice 🇬🇧
Thank you for sharing your story. Information can be a powerful weapon against such challenges as this. Thinking very positive thoughts for you and your family.
Samantha, you get more beautiful every update. You are doing hard things and should be really proud of yourself. So happy to see you and I hope baby girl feels better soon. Praying for you. ❤
Since ovarian cancer treatment I have had the hot flushes from hell. The overheating is far worse than I experienced during the menopause, and it was bad then. I’m trying Setraline. There is limited evidence that it helps. I’m really hoping! Best wishes
Samantha, I am so sorry that you have to go through all this at such a young age like that. It can be very difficult to feel all those side effects from your treatments. If you feel cold in the head, you can always put on a long-haired wig or use hair extenders. You do not have to do it. It is just a suggestion.
VMS are so difficult to deal with. I really hope this combination of medications is working for you. Mine would leave me soaked in sweat, more than once a night. I'm back on HRT. It makes me feel human
I had stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 my doctor put me on anastrozole, which is a non estrogen pill to prevent the cancer from returning, last year i was taken off it, it worked for me, i was also on fosomax for my bones, had bone density scans i was on that for 7 years, iam now off it. Iam
Hot flashes are a bugger. I WISH I could say they were mild. But, I get super hot and then just like that, a half an hour later, I'm freezing. It's frustrating bc when I'm so hot I get so irritable. Sometimes it would be unbearable when I first started Tamoxafine. It's been manageable lately, but only bc I get less of them. When I do get them, they're still bad. It's not fun living with cancer 🥴😢
It’s so good to see you and hear that you got away for a couple of trips. But I’m hoping that your sweet little girl will be able to get some sleep. You need it too! Your strength and attitude is so inspiring. I’m sending hugs and positive thoughts your way. ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
It’s been 2 months and my explosive D has not gotten better. Nonetheless my bloodwork was okay so I am not getting a reduction in dose. Taking 150 mg x 2 times a day. I take anti-diarrhea medication along with Verzenio and it has gotten better, or controlled. Sending you love and light. You are an inspiration ❤
@Heavyisthecrown I get that. When I had breast cancer, I treated my holistically, but my conventional doctors were concerned with the weight lost, even though it was because I completely changed my diet. They wanted to know if it was intentional or maybe it was cancer related. BTW, I'm 4.5 years cancer free.
I swear you are talking about me. lol. I am always cold as well. After my hysterectomy, I had about 6 months of very mild hot flashes that kept me a little warmer. But I'm back to cold now. Keep smiling my pink sister!
I've had breast cancer with bone mets for almost 4 years now. I've been on targeted therapy for 3 years now. Kisqali and letrozole. The Kisqali comes in 3 different dosages. Each tablet is 200mg and the dosage is 3 a day, 600mg for 21 days. I ended up in the hospital for several days twice after a few months of taking it. It got so bad that I only agreed to take 200mg a day for quite some time. I had my former oncologist yelling and screaming at me telling me "Do you want to die?". I ended up firing him. Although both he and a breast oncologist who's a family friend both agreed that taking 200mg is like the equivalent of not taking it all. So I finally started taking 400mg a day for about 16 months now. I am also allowed to skip a dose whenever I feel extra bad. I only skipped two doses in a row since then which was last month when that horrible stomach flu was going around. I get a PET scan every 4 months to stage the cancer's progression. Once it moves to another organ then I'll start palliative chemo.
Hi Samantha. You are having exact same treatment as me. I have just started letrozole and zoladex, no side effects so far. Not started the abemiciclib yet, not looking forward to it...hope your side effects continue to get better. Best wishes to you and your family.
I just watched Grace Helvig's favorite cancer products and she liked Kate Farms protein shakes. You may want to ask a dietician, but that may be something to help with weight loss? Thank you for being brave and sharing your story!
I’ve been on Lupron and Letrozole for a year and a half with hot flashes that my oncologist recently informed me are “extremely severe”. 😂 I have a thousand coping strategies but I think you might find the Ember Wave 2 really helpful! It’s pricey but the owner gave a d/c code to the Breast Cancer Under 40 FB group for a big chunk of change off. It is a wearable and you can push a button to have it heat (yay!) or cool and it kind of chops the peak hot flash intensity in half. I personally get a “cold flash” where I feel incredibly freezing right before I get a hot flash so I like the warming feature too. That, gabapentin or citalopram, and a bed jet so that I can turn my bed into a temporary arctic blast are keeping me sane. The wearable is super subtle though, I just spent a weekend with good friends and they said they noticed my hot flashes weren’t dibilitating any more. 🎉 I’m also curious about the new med but my onc didn’t want me on it until it’s less new. 😢
Oh. I keep replying. It’s exactly like this for me. I’m too cold. Then I just begin to feel ok and then I feel like I’m going to. I have to have a Dyson fan running all night. So that keeps me too cold. But the hot flush comes and off I don’t have the fan I can’t cope. My hands are sheets cold. I have to sit under a ceiling fan. I use a sheepskin muffler to help with my hands. I was wearing gloves inside but it was such a make taking them on and off. I can’t take gabapentin. It gives me neutropaenia
Thank you so much for being so open about what you are going through. I’m sorry you are struggling with side effects. I don’t have cancer, but I have GI failure. I throw up when I take in oral food and sometimes I’m miserably nauseous without food. I also have a rapid transit in my bowel (short gut diagnosis) that causes me to have diarrhea 6-8 times a day. I’m on IV nutrition so I can get enough for my body to function. I hate that you are having to deal with those side effects. You said you wanted eggs during your pregnancy, it’s so weird because I hated them, I would get so sick just smelling them lol! Praying for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing and I’m so sorry for what you’re dealing with. Yes, it was the weirdest thing! I’m not normally a fan of eggs, but wanted them in pregnancy all the time. Now it seems like they are my daughter’s favorite food haha
I'm only Stage 2, yet the Nerlynx & Arimidex are kicking my tail. I've had to start weekly IV fluids again. Also, for reconstruction, I'm going flat. I don't want more breast surgery, and am too old to care about having a bust. 🎉
Doing good mama! From what I’ve heard - the immunotherapy med you’re on is rough. 🤞you stabilize. Taxol hair regrowth is soooo slow. Still rocking the short hair almost 6 months later.
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I’m 47 years old and I still remember laying on my mom as a baby and her patting my butt, hearing her heartbeat and voice either singing or reading to me. Hold your baby as much as she needs.
Aww I will
Not knowing you I do know one thing. You’re a fighter. I admire every inch of your strength. Your courage. ❤
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wow, the way you bookmark your videos and organize it with chapters and time stamps is really nice. Thanks for sharing your treatment progress and side effect updates.
Oh good I’m so glad that helps!
On March 16 of last year I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I am 47 years old and I am really scared, it is still difficult for me to process all this and have the fortitude to move forward... But seeing the maturity with which you face this Situation being old enough to be my daughter really leaves me speechless. Well done Samantha !!
💕 we all help each other
For me, I was dx’d with stage 3 in April 2016. The beginning of this process was scary. Especially after listening to all the docs go on about how big and awful mine was. I went on a never ending spending spree - as I thought - it was the end for me. But, I’m here, almost 8 years later (broke though, lol) I still worry. But, exercise a lot and always take that little AI pill. And, weeks become months and months become years. 🤗
I was diganosed with breast cancer in January 2012 at the age of 30. It was a 2.4 cm tumor and 2 positive nodes, ER+, PR+, HER2-. Life is so good now. I had a baby 3.5 years ago at the age of 39. It''s easy to get trapped in fear - I still have PTSD surrounding the diagnosis and treatments, but life gets better.
Sending you love and hugs 🥰
Go check out video's by Dr. Thomas Seyfried on TH-cam. He has a different approach to treating cancer and it puts you in control. Some of the drugs that are around that seem to be good at killing cancer cells are these old parasite drugs like Fenbendazole and Mebendazole and Ivermection. These drugs are cheap and very safe with a long safety profile. Another thing to do research on is Chlorine Dioxide and vitamin B 17 and you can find out about them on the RUMBLE platform.
Look up the Joe Tippens cancer treatment that uses Fenbendazole.
A ketogenic diet
Fenbendazole and Mebendazole and Ivermectin
Chlorine Dioxide
Vitamin B17
Do some research.
Hi Sam. So glad you are soldiering on like the trouper that you are. So happy you guys got to get away! If anyone deserves to have a vacation...it's you. I've have never seen a stronger person battling stage 4 cancer with the grace and dignity as you....especially being such a young woman. You have had such a rough journey....and still you smile. Thank you for being you, Samantha. Love and prayers ❤
Baby girl loves her mama
I can attest to the hot flashes. They’re debilitating. Wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemy!! 😢Thanks for the updates. Stay strong! You’ve got this.
I haven’t finished watching, but just have to say you are beautiful, so meds have not taken that!! Hope your daughter feels better and back on a good sleep pattern. That is rough. Thanks for the update. Praying for you now.
We all are rooting for you Samantha. Stay Strong. Prayers for you and your family. 🙏🏻❤️
I really respect you for choosing to keep some information private, which you absolutely should do as much as you want. Hope the cold gets easier as spring gets closer. Best wishes for your scans. Love to you!
So good to see you Samantha. I was diagnosed w BC last June. Stage 1 Grade 1, ILC, 4mm left breast, rt breast 2mm DCIS low grade. 63 yrs young. Had dbl mastectomy. Nodes neg. So far forgoing hormone blockers,AI meds since post menopausal. Those hot flashes w/ menopause were def not fun. I am going to a Functional Medicine dr, using supplements as well as going to a med onc. Nutrition is so important. I do wheat grass, tsp in water 2x a day, pomegranite juice. Many other things. To start IV Vit C soon. Praying for you. You are so beautiful. Motherhood is so precious, I am sure you are busy w/ your little one. Such a blessing.
I have been on Anastrozole for 2 years. (Started with Letrozole, but couldn't handle it at all.) Had very bad hot flashes the first few months, but they have stopped. I still have joint pain 😢 but it now is tolerable. Main issue is insomnia. I only wish good things for you. Stay strong! ❤
I had Anastrozole for one year, but side effects (joint pain and stiffness) are horrible. Recently my oncologist switched me to Letrozole. :-
I have been praying for you Samantha! I just found out my brother has bladder Cancer. We do not know what stage yet. He is in Texas. I pray he is in good hands. He is in God's hands and so are you. You look very pretty with the short hair. Not everyone can pull off that look.♥️
Thank you! Hoping your brother gets answers soon and he gets what he needs to help him
Im 63 and done with menustration. I thank god for that!
You are a wonderful person. So open about medications, etc. Keep being your authentic self so many are learning and getting clarity.
Hi Samantha, I'm on the same protocol as you (except I was stage 2). The chemo killed my ovaries so no Zoladex, but Verzenio 150 twice a day and Exemestane. I had a lot more constipation than diarrhea, had to take a break to get my BMs under control.... Now working back up to 150 once a day. We'll see how it goes. Zofran is a game-changer, keep it up! We can do this! I really REALLY admire that you went on a plane while taking this. I have a towel on the seat of my car in case of accidents and it makes me so nervous and I don't even have them very often (like once every 10 days). Praying this works for you!!! xxxxxxx
I’m on exact same drugs as you … I had terrible cramps and the runs but I’m like you now I have terrible constipation it sucks sending you love … I feel dizzy a lot and had vertigo but seems to have calmed down x x x
I had a total hysterectomy at 38 and soon to be 68, and still have hot flashes! Hot flashes so bad, I could stripe naked and go out and jump in a pile of snow and be content. One thing I have realized through all the years is to fan your face vigorously when they come on! That really helps.
My mom had uterine cancer years ago and had a full hysterectomy and radiation. She would wake up with nothing on and wouldn’t even remember getting to that point. That and in the winter, she would open the front door and just stand there (with clothes on mind you LOL) but I went through rather early menopause at age 45 and I then started understanding it all. Hot flashes were awful. I still get one or two a week but they’ve eased up quite a bit. They can’t really be explained, they have to be experienced, unfortunately, in order to completely understand.
I was always a person who felt cold but my god, I can’t describe fire awful it is. Beyond awful. Affecting the quality of my life. I think you understand!
Definitely get it! So hard to explain to someone who hasn’t experienced it
Sam, you don't know me but there is just this sisterhood with those of us fighting breast cancer. Needless to say I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41 2a hormone positive. I am now 42 and on Lupron and anastrazole after chemo and radiation. I hope to be on Kisquali if they approve it for my stage bc my cancer was high grade high oncotype. I'm having lots of hot flashes. They're bearable but uncomfortable. Plus lots of bone and joint pain. I want you to know that you're not alone and I am just hoping they start a vaccine clinical trial for our type of breast cancer like they have for triple negative and we can both join and not have to worry anymore. I'm thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you and your family. I wish I knew better words to say but this disease really leaves you speechless honestly, for lack of a better term.
Great to hear an unpdate :) So glad that you're (mostly) handling the treatment meds ok up to now. Hope your little one feels better soon. Lots of ❤coming your way!
Bless you child, we are all for you to heal. So glad you have your sweet baby to be at home with.
Samantha, you look AMAZING ❤ I always look forward to your vlogs ❤ I hope the hot flashes stay tolerable!! Also hope your baby starts feeling better too 🩷💜
Try concentrating by staying calm, thinking that your body will slowly calm with your thoghts.
I am on Anastrozole, grateful I do not have hot flashes, I have been thru that several years ago, they suck. You are thought of often and prayed for.
You always look good even when you say you're sick or in pain👍.
thoughts be with you Samantha, thanks for sharing and take care
TIP on Abemaciclib!! I started taking abemacaclib in april 2022 and have now been on it for almost 2 years. The only thing that worked for me my first year was having mashed potato (the Idahoan instant kind). I had it both for breakfast and for dinner, because I took the tablets twice daily. Eventually I could stop the mash, but it was a life saver for me. Also, for nausea and vomiting I take metaclopramide. Hope it helps!
And also, don't forget to drink coconut water and tomato juice to fill up on your potassium, which you loose with diarrea.
Strong and beautiful girl! Blessings of healing and comfort to you always!❤
🌬❣Hi Sweetheart I'm so VERY sorry you have to go through this 😢it just breaks my heart for you and your Beautiful family 😢you're so young and Beautiful/STRONG
I wish I could trade your pain and give it to me so you could live with out CANCER. Just know your not alone. I have lung cancer but it's STABLE. I'M PRAYING FOR YOU.
PRAYING YOU LIVE WITHOUT CANCER FOR A VERY LONG HAPPY /HEALTHY LIFE ❤ SENDING MUCH LOVE AND BLESSING'S OF LIGHT YOUR WAY XO
Hi, Samantha, its so good to see you! You look really well 😊😊! Sick kids are hard work, as soon as they get better they seem to pick something else up 😮.
Thank you for updating us, i was wondering how you were doing, ive watched all of your videos from the start so was really pleased to see youd uploaded!
Im really happy that your hot flashes arent too bad, i hope they stay this way for you, i know you suffered so bad last time 😢 I felt so sorryfor you.
Thanks again ❤for the update, sending you love from the UK 🇬🇧 XXX😊
Thank you! I hope so too
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praying for your healing. Im
Currently in treatment too. Keep pushing.
Thanks for the update Samantha. I think of you and your daughter often. Always hoping your health is improving. Much love ❤
You are so beautiful and so so strong. Your smile could light up a room. Prayers that your side effects become less and less and become non-existent. Prayers for you and your family…
Thank you 😊
Just want to say I admire you. We’re all fighting something in life, aren’t we? Thanks for being so open and sharing so much. Wishing you the best today and every day!
It’s is so wonderful to see you. You’re not delivering the best of news, your smile that lights up your eyes is still the best. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Always good to see and hear from you. You look great and your smile is as beautiful as ever. Wishing you and your fmly the very best!❤
Hi Samantha stay strong you can do this best of luck
Hi Samantha. Sounds like you are really handling things well. Everyone gets tired with a baby especially if they aren’t feeling well. Glad you were able to get away with your family. How often are you seeing your Doctors? I hope they are giving you the much needed support you deserve. Hopefully your stomach starts quieting down. God bless you Samantha. Looking forward to your next video. Roe
Thank you! I see my doctors once a month
Been in treatment for stage 2 breast cancer since March, 2022. Just had my last chemo (Kadcycla) yesterday. I had to lower that dose because at treatment #13, I was more miserable! Diarrhea has been a serious issue all along for me. And I had all the stuff you describe. I had to be in the hospital after my first treatment. They had to stop one of the medications. Your description is almost identical to mine. I have lost a LOT of weight. I don't know how you feel about Ensure or Boost, but they make high protein versions. They taste okay when really cold. I can't taste anything properly,, so I don''t want to eat it! I have still issues with low magnesium which they don't have an explanation for yet. I am on anastrozole, but am post-menopausal. i have been through a tough menopause! I am noticing mood swings, crying, and I am getting some hair growth on MY FACE. My daughter is an adult, but I would LOVE to have some more time with her as a baby. This is such a beautiful yet HARD time for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Good to see you! Thanks for the update. Can relate to the hot flashes. Virtual hugs from Aussie Sam, cancer survivor.
You are such a good mama! Praying she gets better soon! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I havent even listen yet !! So glad to see you pop up with a update. !! Cant wait to watch ❤ I love you bunches.
Stop lying. You don't love her. You don't even know her. You most likely feel sorry for her and are relieved it's not you.
Good to see you, girl. Hope you and baby are both feeling better soon.
Your resilience astounds me, Praying for good health post your treatment 🙏🏾📿
Thank you for the update. Hope your daughter will get well soon. You look good despite all the medications.
Good to see an update . I am taking hormone blockers now . Will see how they go. Keep busy is key. I hope you start to feel better soon and your baby too❤
Good to see you looking happy and healthy ❤
Samantha, you look great . I’m so glad you get to travel . Hope your baby feels better soon . Thanks for sharing .
Dear Samantha. Your love your determination and your wonderful honesty is so touching, my eyes are filling up.Pray for you often. All my love. Connie. Brighton. UK
Hi Samantha! Great update. Hopefully your body regulates the meds and you continue to do well. Hope your little one continues to feel better. As always wishing u the very best!🩷💪🏻 🥰Karen
Thanks so much for the update. So glad you has some fun between your treatments. Glad the baby is doing better.
Prayers and love to You, and Baby Girl. Hoping she feels better soon ❤️❤️💙🧸🙏🙏
So so very good to see you and have an update. Hope you little one feels better soon. Take care ❤
❤❤❤praying for you and your family!
So good to see you❤ Thank you for the update...Standing with you through this journey.... ❤❤❤❤
Glad things are going pretty well for you. Diarrhea is hard to deal with for sure. Hope that improves for you. Thanks for the update. Take care
So happy to see you!! You look great and it’s wonderful to hear you are managing. You’re in my thoughts and prayers!! ❤❤❤
I’m praying for you and your family Samantha
You are an awesome young lady! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. Soldier on my dear!
I’ve never , in my whole life , come across a person with your level of bravery and decency. Bravo Samantha. Thinking of you often here in UK . Willing things to improve asap for you and your little family. Glad your besotted furry pal is back with you. She is a pretty possessive kitty coz she loves you so very much. Sending a big hug . Connie❤
She definitely makes her presence known! Thank you 💕
Hang in there! You are a true inspiration ! Thank you do much .❤
So good to see you :)
Thanks for sharing. Life with a sick little one is tough even for a healthy person. I am sorry you aren’t feeling well and hope you will soon adjust to the medication. I find taking calcium very difficult because you can’t take it with other medications. Praying that your treatment will be a success. It’s just not fair!
Praying for you. Just wanted to say that I had those same extreme GI issues with anastrozole (even tho onco says that isn't a side effect of it). Switching my AI to Exemestane was a game changer for me. Enjoy all those baby snuggles. 💜
Thanks for sharing!!
I have multiple autoimmune issues and take many meds. I too have GI issues from that. I will not eat if there's any chance I might get sick in public or while traveling. I hope things settle down for you. It makes it tough.
You are a wonderful mother…thanks for the update. We’re in your corner. ❤
So great to see you again and thanks for the update!
God bless you, Sweetheart. You have handled this challenge with such grace and beauty. You and the many many others navigating the cancer journey right now all carry incredible weight both mentally and physically that must be daunting yet comes with the disease. I admire your desire and willingness to share your thoughts and experiences and document your process. God never asks more of us than he gives us the strength to get through and he is there to help shoulder our burdens at all times. I will continue to pray for God's guidance, comfort and healing power to touch your body and give you total and complete healing!
I have stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to my kidneys,liver, bladder,and spine,I was advised not to attend public engagement to reduce risk of contacting other illness that can be life threatening
at this time my immune system cannot fight off common illnesses a cold,flu,COVID Ext that healthy people can,the cancer is attacking my body and the chemotherapy possible radiation treatment and the surgery is all difficult for a young person to survive let alone my older age,I was was on the tv when I say some testimony about doctor David, since when I met with him,my life has been saved!
Truly, natural remedies (RSO) do work. If they didn't, we wouldn't have used them for thousands of years. And, pharmaceutical companies wouldn't be studying plants, taking extracts of them, speaking from experience RSO is really helping my mom and a friend pancreatic cancer and excessive pain including fatigue , this is a natural remedy and it's very effective, helps you to sleep well and kill's the cancer completely... thanks to Doctor David for helping my family ❤️
I'm a nurse with a BSN Diploma,if someone is having chemo and radiation,this would compromise is immune system to makes him vulnerable because of his immune system.
This is mind blowing but so true!
USA healthcare is a hungry hog, people are being exploit by it, I'm an emigrant, I've lived in 3 countries of the world but never met with anything like this just at the front counter of doctor's office they charge so called deductive?what? a price to pay just to get on?I shake when doctor's start to push diagnostic tests, procedures and many times I even refuse even with a good health insurance you're not safe with this exploitation.many times I'm in awe how American people do not stand up to this.this is a true reason to stand up and protest.
I would recommend using RSO(a cannabis oil) to cure your cancer naturally with lesser side effects.The earliest study examining the anticancer potential of cannabis was related to lung cancer. Carried out in 1974 at the University of Virginia, the research showed that THC and cannabinol (CBN), as well as the THC analog delta-8-THC (the primary form is delta-9), inhibited tumor growth and reduced primary tumor size in mice (Munson et al.). Specifically, THC was associated with dose-dependent reduction of tumor growth, whereas delta-8-THC and CBN reduced primary tumor size. All three cannabinoids increased the average survival time.i was introduce to doctor David who recommended some drugs and thank God I'm back alive...
it's a great discovery and will save many young lives,my sister in-law left four children behind including a year old baby, I'm glad someone in the world Care about life instead of money!
I've been on Verzenio and Letrozole since October 2023. I just had to reduce my dose from 100 mg twice a day to 50 mg twice a day due to the side effects. I experience horrible fatigue, zero appetite, and my hair, which started to grow back after chemo, completely stopped growing. The 150 mg dose is what was used in the studies.
Thanks for sharing! I hope the 50 dose improves your quality of life. I know how hard it is to deal with those awful side effects 💕
Always good to get an update on how you're getting on! Hope your symptoms continue to improve, and that the hot flashes stay mild. Also that you're able to get your weight back up! 🙏
My daughter is 22 and when she’s sick she still likes to lay with her head on my chest and snuggle 🥰🥰
Aww 🥰
Try boost very high calorie and stay on your zofran religiously! My husband is recovering from tongue cancer and the boost very high calorie has been our godsend.
I felt a hard lump on my left breast , i cant stop overthinking since then, but then i realized it will not help me. Tomorrow ill have my blood drawn and i am scheduled for a mammogram.
Hoping for good results!
Love your hair, Samantha, and you look so great. I'm sorry you have been experiencing nasty side effects on the new treatment, and I hope they will pass and the treatment does what it's supposed to do.
I hope Little Girly and Gray are doing OK its good to hear such a detailed update from you and to see for ourselves how our lovely Samantha is doing.
Did you talk to your doctor regarding probanthine for the flashes ?. It might be worth investigating.
Anyway keep doing what you are doing and look after yourself.
Thanks for sharing.
Love Janice 🇬🇧
Thank you for sharing your story. Information can be a powerful weapon against such challenges as this. Thinking very positive thoughts for you and your family.
Samantha, you get more beautiful every update. You are doing hard things and should be really proud of yourself. So happy to see you and I hope baby girl feels better soon. Praying for you. ❤
Since ovarian cancer treatment I have had the hot flushes from hell. The overheating is far worse than I experienced during the menopause, and it was bad then. I’m trying Setraline. There is limited evidence that it helps. I’m really hoping! Best wishes
I used extra strength Tylenol when I went through hot flashes and it helped tremendously
Samantha, I am so sorry that you have to go through all this at such a young age like that. It can be very difficult to feel all those side effects from your treatments. If you feel cold in the head, you can always put on a long-haired wig or use hair extenders. You do not have to do it. It is just a suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestion! I do actually love the cozy hats and they seem like less work
VMS are so difficult to deal with. I really hope this combination of medications is working for you. Mine would leave me soaked in sweat, more than once a night. I'm back on HRT. It makes me feel human
I had stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 my doctor put me on anastrozole, which is a non estrogen pill to prevent the cancer from returning, last year i was taken off it, it worked for me, i was also on fosomax for my bones, had bone density scans i was on that for 7 years, iam now off it. Iam
Hot flashes are a bugger. I WISH I could say they were mild. But, I get super hot and then just like that, a half an hour later, I'm freezing. It's frustrating bc when I'm so hot I get so irritable. Sometimes it would be unbearable when I first started Tamoxafine. It's been manageable lately, but only bc I get less of them. When I do get them, they're still bad. It's not fun living with cancer 🥴😢
They are the worst, and I totally understand about getting irritable. I hope they continue to happen less and less for you!
You are awesome! Hang in there. I've been on a breast cancer journey, also.
Also, keeping you in my prayers
It’s so good to see you and hear that you got away for a couple of trips. But I’m hoping that your sweet little girl will be able to get some sleep. You need it too! Your strength and attitude is so inspiring. I’m sending hugs and positive thoughts your way. ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sam what are you doing for hydration? anything other than water? x
Mostly water and I can go in for fluids at the hospital whenever I need it
It’s been 2 months and my explosive D has not gotten better. Nonetheless my bloodwork was okay so I am not getting a reduction in dose. Taking 150 mg x 2 times a day. I take anti-diarrhea medication along with Verzenio and it has gotten better, or controlled. Sending you love and light. You are an inspiration ❤
Thanks for the update. Is your doctor concerned with the weight loss?
I’m sure they consider it normal when having any kind of cancer. And taking meds that cause vomitting and diarrhea is would be execpted to loose.
@Heavyisthecrown
I get that. When I had breast cancer, I treated my holistically, but my conventional doctors were concerned with the weight lost, even though it was because I completely changed my diet. They wanted to know if it was intentional or maybe it was cancer related.
BTW, I'm 4.5 years cancer free.
Sending lots of prayers for the diarrhea & n/v to decrease and the new medicines work very very well🩷🙏🙏🙏
You are very inspiring. I pray for your good health. Sending good vibes 👍
I swear you are talking about me. lol. I am always cold as well. After my hysterectomy, I had about 6 months of very mild hot flashes that kept me a little warmer. But I'm back to cold now. Keep smiling my pink sister!
When they are mild enough, they really kind of work in our favor lol. Hope you’re doing well!
I've had breast cancer with bone mets for almost 4 years now. I've been on targeted therapy for 3 years now. Kisqali and letrozole. The Kisqali comes in 3 different dosages. Each tablet is 200mg and the dosage is 3 a day, 600mg for 21 days. I ended up in the hospital for several days twice after a few months of taking it. It got so bad that I only agreed to take 200mg a day for quite some time. I had my former oncologist yelling and screaming at me telling me "Do you want to die?". I ended up firing him. Although both he and a breast oncologist who's a family friend both agreed that taking 200mg is like the equivalent of not taking it all. So I finally started taking 400mg a day for about 16 months now. I am also allowed to skip a dose whenever I feel extra bad. I only skipped two doses in a row since then which was last month when that horrible stomach flu was going around. I get a PET scan every 4 months to stage the cancer's progression. Once it moves to another organ then I'll start palliative chemo.
Hi Samantha. You are having exact same treatment as me. I have just started letrozole and zoladex, no side effects so far. Not started the abemiciclib yet, not looking forward to it...hope your side effects continue to get better. Best wishes to you and your family.
Hope you continue to have minimal side effects!
I just watched Grace Helvig's favorite cancer products and she liked Kate Farms protein shakes. You may want to ask a dietician, but that may be something to help with weight loss? Thank you for being brave and sharing your story!
I’ve been on Lupron and Letrozole for a year and a half with hot flashes that my oncologist recently informed me are “extremely severe”. 😂 I have a thousand coping strategies but I think you might find the Ember Wave 2 really helpful! It’s pricey but the owner gave a d/c code to the Breast Cancer Under 40 FB group for a big chunk of change off. It is a wearable and you can push a button to have it heat (yay!) or cool and it kind of chops the peak hot flash intensity in half. I personally get a “cold flash” where I feel incredibly freezing right before I get a hot flash so I like the warming feature too. That, gabapentin or citalopram, and a bed jet so that I can turn my bed into a temporary arctic blast are keeping me sane. The wearable is super subtle though, I just spent a weekend with good friends and they said they noticed my hot flashes weren’t dibilitating any more. 🎉 I’m also curious about the new med but my onc didn’t want me on it until it’s less new. 😢
Thanks for sharing this!
Oh. I keep replying. It’s exactly like this for me. I’m too cold. Then I just begin to feel ok and then I feel like I’m going to. I have to have a Dyson fan running all night. So that keeps me too cold. But the hot flush comes and off I don’t have the fan I can’t cope. My hands are sheets cold. I have to sit under a ceiling fan. I use a sheepskin muffler to help with my hands. I was wearing gloves inside but it was such a make taking them on and off. I can’t take gabapentin. It gives me neutropaenia
Try es tylenol
Having that problem makes you dehydrated. I am now in remission since thanksgiving, and going strong.
So happy for you and hope you continue going strong!
Thank you so much for being so open about what you are going through. I’m sorry you are struggling with side effects. I don’t have cancer, but I have GI failure. I throw up when I take in oral food and sometimes I’m miserably nauseous without food. I also have a rapid transit in my bowel (short gut diagnosis) that causes me to have diarrhea 6-8 times a day. I’m on IV nutrition so I can get enough for my body to function. I hate that you are having to deal with those side effects. You said you wanted eggs during your pregnancy, it’s so weird because I hated them, I would get so sick just smelling them lol! Praying for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing and I’m so sorry for what you’re dealing with.
Yes, it was the weirdest thing! I’m not normally a fan of eggs, but wanted them in pregnancy all the time. Now it seems like they are my daughter’s favorite food haha
I'm only Stage 2, yet the Nerlynx & Arimidex are kicking my tail. I've had to start weekly IV fluids again. Also, for reconstruction, I'm going flat. I don't want more breast surgery, and am too old to care about having a bust. 🎉
Oh Sam I get dizzy too had vertigo it was awful but honestly it seems to have calmed I’ve been on it now for 4 months I so hope it works for you ❤
Doing good mama! From what I’ve heard - the immunotherapy med you’re on is rough. 🤞you stabilize. Taxol hair regrowth is soooo slow. Still rocking the short hair almost 6 months later.
Blue is your color. Love your vlogs. 🙏💙