Just wanted to drop a comment here and let you know that your feelings are completely valid, even though you didn't have cancer. It's okay to be scared or overwhelmed when you're dealing with health scares or any difficult situation. Your emotions matter, and you don't need to apologize for them. As someone who has faced breast cancer, I understand the rollercoaster of emotions that can come with it. But please remember that everyone's experiences and fears are unique, and they deserve to be acknowledged and respected. I'm here to offer support and understanding, regardless of the specific circumstances. Remember to take care of yourself and lean on your loved ones during challenging times. Sending you lots of love and positivity.
As a professional in the medical field, you can ask the provider what the code for the procedure they are going to be doing, then contact your insurance and they will be able to look up that code and tell you the potential amount you may owe. So glad that you got a good result and not the terrible awful C word. Your make up looks amazing as always!!
This and also if you don't know the code (and sometimes providers don't), you can call your insurance's member services and explain what they say you're doing and they can break down how it will apply to your benefits at the very least.
Yes, great tip! My background and career is in Medical Coding and you have every right to ask ahead of time what procedures they will be doing and then find out if it is covered and how much is covered. I can say from experience that our Healthcare system is broken and needs help. But, educating yourself about the procedures and your own insurance is important.
SO glad it was a false alarm and that you’re okay, Angie! But also feelings of anxiety and fear don’t just go away right away and it’s perfectly normal that you’re still processing all of your feelings. We support you!
I had a well sized breast cyst too, I'm glad my doctor was so "cool" about it. I noticed it, went for an appointment and he just right then and there drained it, told me the fluid colour looked good but that they were sending it for further examination anyway, he told me he was pretty sure it was nothing important and this was just to be extra safe. I was more concerned about the pain (no anaesthesia, not even local) than the cyst itself and later on, the results came back negative. I think I never really gave myself the chance to become more concerned but now I stop and think about it and I have to consider myself lucky with this one. I've had to deal with other complicated health stuff, though, felt close to death more than once and it's hard to see how really small we are next to the immensity of such situations.
As a person with breast cancer, all your feelings are real. Never feel like you need to make excuses for fear and worry. They say I’m 75% cured but I do now have the boobs of a 20 year old!! Lol Also, that eye look is everything!💜
Dear Nancy, one of the best doctors here in Italy, Piero Mozzi, has told me that most breast cancers (breast/ovary/uterus) are caused by Milk and Dairy. The China Study has also confirmed this. So many doctors are now linking dairy with ‘hormonal’ cancers in women. Follow the blood diet with Mozzi and D’Adamo!
My mother is a breast cancer survivor, and I had a lump a couple of years ago that luckily turned out to be a cyst. It’s absolutely terrifying until you finally get the word. I am so glad that you are ok.
@@cynthiafisher3392 my doctors know I have implants so of course we looked for that too. and I have modern implants that cannot leak, so mine are not fluid in any form. and the cyst was nt attached to the implant, but instead free in other tissue.
Dealing with a lump is terrifying. Period, point blank, end of story. I am so sorry you had to go through that. And of course my heart absolutely goes out to any and all who have gone through it with a worse result. You never know what could happen to any of us at any time.
I appreciate you sharing this story. I was diagnosed with a rare central nervous system tumor, and you articulated the mess of feelings so well, not to mention the stress of seeking care in the uniquely absurd US health care system. I am thrilled you got the all-clear! While your real-life safety and happiness are far more important to most of your viewers than whether or not your uploads are consistent, I can understand that the algorithm may have a different opinion. Please accept a hug from an internet stranger! ❤
Angie, health-related stress is valid. A good prognosis doesn't undermine the real stress you had to cope with for months. From one mental health warrior to another, we are so hard on ourselves. With the information you had at the time and watching everything unfold, it was a lot of stress to carry, and that doesn't disappear in a day (week or month). Lots of love 💗💗💗
This is the best video you've ever released. Thank you for the gentle and considerate way you handled this topic. The feeling of impending doom is the worst of the fears. Ive experienced it many times. I want for you a long and healthy life full of JOY! As a American female I can state with confidence just how rotten our healthcare system is. Please keep us posted on the outcome of your out of pocket bill. Don't forget, you can call your health insurance company and cuss them out! Thank you again for this video. You are a gem!
As someone who works in Healthcare, my facility gives you an estimate of what the cost should be before doing procedures, surgeries, or even xrays. As far as changing from a fine needle aspiration to a biopsy that one is definitely in the air. Now, being a 40 year old with anxiety, I am so glad that it was not worse. I can only imagine your mind jumping to worst case scenario and then not being able to process the good news. Thank you for sharing your story!!
I can completely understand. I had a double mastectomy when I was 40 years old. It was my baseline mammogram. At the time, I was going through a horrible divorce, a friend was in a terrible car accident and my brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Luckily it was Stage 0 but there were too many tumors to just treat by a lumpectomy. I had my other breast removed prophylactically. I had no chemo or radiation. My brother and friend also fine thankfully. To me, any "female" issue causes me undo stress. I am 57 now and joke that my boobs will never sag, I never have to wear a bra and these puppies will hold my chin up when I'm 80!! It is a terrifying thing and especially because there is no immediate answer. So glad you are ok.
Never apologize for your feelings. This is scary and you deserve to take time to unbox the myriad of crazy feelings that come with finding a lump. The period of uncertainty is paralyzing. I’m so glad you are well! ❤
Girl, that top looks amazing on you! I hope you’re doing okay. You absolutely did not have to share any of this, but as someone who has a lot of mental health issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse disorder- I’m a recovering opiate addict with almost 5 years clean!) and chronic pain disorders health wise, I always have respect for anyone who opens up about this type of thing! it can be good thing to share as long as you’re comfortable, plus it can help others to not feel as alone in their own struggles as well as hopefully being healing for you in the process. I definitely appreciate your realness and I’m sure everyone else will too! You are NOT alone in any of this, especially crying a lot, trust me I’m the same! And I totally understand what you meant when you said you’ve been paralyzed by fear. So glad you got some much needed time with friends! Just remember you’re a strong, badass woman who can get through ANYTHING life throws her way ❤ you are amazing and I’m proud of you for opening up. Wishing you nothing but happiness and inner peace 😊 thank you for sharing, love! As always, you are so beautiful and I love the makeup ❤ I’m so sorry you’re going through a tough time, but relieved to hear it was just a cyst. My friend gets those and they can be so painful. Sending my love and all the good vibes your way ❤
Congratulations on your sobriety! I have been sober 21 months this week, I hope one day I can say 5 years too. I also struggle with mental health problems, and I know how that can make it difficult to stay sober. Thank you for sharing with us all. You're an inspiration and a badass yourself!
@@ashesonmylashesheathereaglen and @annihiltxte for your sobriety!! That’s awesome!!!! As a child of an addict and I remember my Dad saying he wasn’t sure how long he could stay sober. It was his first few days and it seemed too out of reach for him. He’s been sober for 29 years!!! He never thought he could get thru the first few days, the first few weeks. Our relationship has been healed and I never thought it would happen. You both are doing great and I pray for your continued success! If it helps you got an internet cheerleader rooting for you!!! 🙂
Mental Health is so important to talk about. I'm 50 now and have been diagnosed with "extreme clinical depression" since I was 13/14. Spent many,many days and nights curled up in a ball weeping because I just felt so incredibly worthless. It physically hurt to get out of bed and I lost relationships because people don't understand it's not that you are lazy or apathetic, or don't want to try....you simply just can't do things that other people do.... I am doing so much better now but see signs of my middle child being like me and that is terrifying. I'm thankful for people talking about it more now. We can't fix what we don't understand.
Glad you got a clean health report! Tip from someone who’s worked with insurance for years-the doctors office can give you a quote for the cost of their side of the procedure. Some clinics do provide the info up front, and some of them don’t. If you have a high deductible plan, typically they do give a price up front so there’s some sort of idea. A patient always has the right to ask about the cost also. Don’t be surprised if you get bills from several different places either. That’s normal. It’s usually one from the doctor who performs the procedure, one from the facility it was done at(if it wasn’t in office), radiology readings can be by another MD, and any lab work. It’s a bit of a mess, but it’s normal!
I'm so, so glad you're alright! I appreciate the candor about your personal health and think it's important that women discuss those things with each other. Both as a cathartic process and also a reminder to not ignore things that may need to be looked at by a doctor.
Glad to hear everything was okay in the end. It is scary and surreal when you're going through that. I remember sitting in the doctor's office, hearing them discussing another patient's results (cyst), whule waiting for my doctor to further explain my breast cancer diagnosis. It was like I wasn't in my body at that moment. So celebrate your life with anything you want at that moment, do not wait 😁 Much love to you all
I'm so glad to hear it was a benign cyst! I recently had to have a mole biopsy: not as scary as a lump, but it's not fun. Also, seeing you enjoy Halloween and get into the spirit is giving me life. 🎃 And yes our health care system is garbage.
I'm so so so so so glad that everything turned out ok. I am a cancer survivor and I would NEVER be anything but glad that someone got good news. And absolutely it is ok to still be freaked out, that is a terrifying experience!! Especially considering how long it took to get a diagnosis. Every time someone dodged that bullet it fills me with joy, to be honest. If it were up to me no one would ever go through cancer ever again. And having that procedure on the same day as your launch must have been an absolute rollercoaster. Take your time to process what you went through, it's a lot, and you shouldn't expect yourself to just get over it in 5 minutes. Honestly I'd probably have sobbed for days out of relief. Anyway I'm so happy for you and I hope that you can find some peace and relaxation.
@@AngelicaNyqvistthank you, I've been in remission for over 12 years, so I am also incredibly grateful. Also, I am a benefits administrator and with regard to you bill, if you can find out what your "out of pocket maximum" is, that will tell you what the absolute most is you'll have to pay for all of your procedures. American "insurance" is an absolute nightmare.
Angie, as someone who did have a cancerous tumor in my breast, I am so happy that yours was benign. No one should ever go through that. I was very early stage (stage 1a), and I still had the "am I going to die? What will I do? How can I leave my daughter?" thoughts. I had just lost my dad a year and a half prior to mesothelioma (lung cancer), so I was terrified. I am thankful that you're OK! It's one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. Keep checking yourself. You know your body better than anyone else does, and if something seems wrong, get it checked. Sending lots of love
So glad it ended up just being a cyst! And thank you for the reminder that I need to schedule my mammogram too. How you’re feeling is completely valid and you don’t have anything to apologize for! I’m glad you’re ok, but it sounds like it was a LOT and that all takes a toll. Sending hugs! ❤
Angie, please don't feel guilty or ungrateful that you can't just put everything aside! What you feel is absolutely real and valid, no matter if others "have it worse" or a different outcome. I work in oncology and can assure you, it's a shock and not knowing what's gonna happen can be very scary and grueling. the fear of what could happen, all the procedures and uncertain side effects and outcome of possible treatments is very real and can't just be shoved aside. I know it's an extreme comparison, but you wouldn't expect someone who was kidnapped and rescued to just move on with their live, just because they got out alive... you still had an invasive procedure done and that takes a toll on your health, physically and psychologically. it's similar to grieve, being confronted with a threat and knowing what could have happened may cause someone to lose a bit of lightheartedness, so please take your time to work through these feelings. yes, others might have a different result, that could be "worse" but there are also people who are in a much better situation than you. I think it's important to talk about these feelings so they don't manifest in some kind of general anxiety. Thank you for telling us, I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery from the incision and a lot of energy for your mental health ❤❤
I've worked in health insurance for 15 years, a few things to help navigate: Every Date of Service is a Pie and everyone gets a piece. If you have a biopsy in the hospital, you get a bill from the doctor, the lab, the hospital and perhaps anesthesiology. It also takes time for you to get a bill. Guaranteed at least a month. They have to bill insurance and get a a response back. It's good advice to call your health insurance before a procedure and verify where you are for deductible, what your coinsurance/copay is and how close you are to meeting your Out of Pocket Maximum. They can also give you a very rough estimate for overall cost. They can also explain to you who to expect bills from. If the provider tells you that insurance "didn't cover" something or "didn't pay" for something, ALWAYS call insurance FIRST to verify what they're saying is correct. Sometimes things get lost in translation or in the process. I know it's confusing, welcome to US healthcare! That said, there are many _wonderful_ providers in Texas. It's not a bad state to be in since you have so many options. It just can be a bit much to navigate.
Angie, you had a brush with your own mortality. It takes an effect and it's healthy to aknowledge that. Just because it turned out ok, doesn't mean the stress of the situation hasn't affected you. As a human, the realisation that a situation could have turned out completely different, that your life could have been forfeited, takes a toll. Take care of yourself. Do the things that make you feel all the feels and take the time to truelly deal. You'll be back on top of your game soon enough. But you owe it to yourself to take your time. I know you can do it and I have trust in you because in core, you are a positive, glass half full kind a person.
Sometimes when we go through either long or intense emotional periods, we get so accustomed to feeling that way that we can't let go even though the factor that induced the feelings has been removed. Therapy and time would help you. Take care of yourself, you are a champion for being strong enough to get it checked out and act on it!
I am so glad everything came back ok! 🙏 I am sure it was super stressful for you. I actually really appreciate the fact that you have kept up so much with your content whilst dealing with this. It's really commendable how you care for your followers. ❤
I had a double mastectomy in August of 2021…we pay out the a$$ for health insurance….I still had copays before every test before my surgery…and still had a total of $7000.00 to pay out of pocket when the bills started rolling in!! I had complications which led to a 4 month recovery! Between the physical and mental pain…then throw in the bills…. I cried for 2 months! I am soooo happy that you got a healthy result! The waiting for those results is mentally draining….you don’t owe anyone an apology for your feelings! By the way, i am happy to hear that your biopsy was pain free…. Mine was absolutely ridiculously painful!! I am good now… I see my oncologist every 3 months…and so far…. I’m great!!! Don’t worry, the bills will not break you…you have made it through the hardest part!! ❤
I never comment but I wanted to thank you for sharing. As a former nurse I’ve seen things wrong more times than I want to think about. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so this video should be a reminder ladies to get those mammograms yearly. You don’t have to be over forty to get breast cancer. Love you Angie and thankful for the great outcome. God bless!
Angie- and anyone else- the feelings you feel when going through something like this are absolutely real, and terrifying. Getting a positive outcome at the end of it does not mean you didn’t feel every single moment of it. If someone acts like you should go “Oh well, happy ending, move on” they are invalidating everything you went through. It is a traumatic process.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer August 2016. I am cancer free now. It took a lot to get there. Love to you. Lots and lots of love to you. I'm so glad it was only a cyst.
Of course you'd have intense anxiety over this! And of course processing that anxiety isn't an overnight event. Even with positive outcomes, those intense feelings don't just *poof* into the ether. Having recently lost a friend to an 8 year battle with breast cancer, and having multiple friends currently battling it, your openness is so appreciated. It's important for people to know that there *are* positive outcomes. Finding a lump in your breast is terrifying, but there is reason to be hopeful. Your story may be just the little bit of hope that others need to NOT put off getting something checked, so thank you!
Finding a lump is terrifying. You were completely valid in your emotions. I can't imagine how that all felt. That said, I'm so happy for you that it was just a cyst.
You are so freaking strong. It is so difficult mentally and physical, when you experience something like what you just went through. Take all the time you need. We will all still be here for you 🧡💛. You are such a fighter💪🦸♀.
My mom died at 48 of breast cancer. I went for my 1st mammogram at 35 and went through a similar situation. Mine was like yours but it scared me to my core. I'm 53 now but when I turned 48 was my hardest year. I get it.
My doctor found a lump two years ago in the middle of the pandemic and sent me for a mammogram. They couldn't get a good look at it so I had to have an ultrasound. They didn't think it was anything to worry about, but I had to go every 6 months to make sure. Let me tell you, that first appointment had me on edge. My boss gave me the morning off, told me to take my time and work through whatever I was going through and I am forever grateful for that. Just saying that to say, what you feel is totally valid and it is so scary. Also to add, I don't know how it is in Texas, but Oklahoma just passed a law that mammograms/ultrasounds are preventative health and free of charge. Hopefully it's similar for you.
Thank goodness you’re ok!!!! As someone who lost an aunt at the age of 52 and then her daughter 20 years later, 2 weeks shy of her 41st birthday to an aggressive breast cancer, just hearing those words made my heart flinch. Sooooo grateful you had such a positive outcome 💕
The look came out beautiful! So glad to hear the diagnosis was better than you expected. I think all of us would say your health and well being should always be your first priority over TH-cam! We understand and want you to be well ❤
I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor and I felt so much of this. Also I'm pretty sure the biopsy hurt more than the damn double mastectomy. Definitely stay on top of your mammograms and I am so happy things turned out well. Much love.
We need to talk more about our health in general because it can help someone else as well as ourselves to release any tension in our lives. Good for you for sharing!! ❤❤❤
21:04 Angie, anyone with a heart would feel sad listening to your pain. It doesn’t mean that we want to click off the video or that we don’t want to hear it. We want to know and we want to support you. ❤❤
For insurance and medical procedures, it completely depends on the kind of insurance you have. I have had two surgeries in the past year, and am currently scheduled for a third. Some things you should know though in general: 1. You can get an estimate ahead of time from both your insurance and your provider. Ask your provider for their "CPT" code that will be used. Ask who else will be there that will bill you (athesthia for example is a separate cost, the hospitals, separate, the doctor, etc.) Give the CPT codes along with the name and address to insurance and they can give you an estimate. 2. If you have a high deductible plan and your provider is in network, if they charge you a different price than what is listed on your claim, you can request the overage back to you (and you should!). 3. Many providers require you to pay up front. When I had surgery earlier this year I had to pay $5,000 to the hospital. I ended up getting a lot of it back (since I hit my out of pocket max), but it was still a hit. 4. What the people bill insurance compared to you is astronomical. My claim total for one surgery was a quarter of a million dollars. Don't ever assume how much you need to pay or not, and don't wait for a bill. Ask. You don't want to be stuck with a quarter of a million dollar bill because you weren't aware. 5. Many companies have a go between between your company and the insurance company. Do not be afraid to ask your HR team to ask to talk to them about your situation. 6. Insurance companies hate you to get an MRI because often it will lead to a surgical decision, which is pricy. You will be asked to get PT or injections first. Be prepared to be delayed or pay fo the MRI out of pocket. (When getting an estimate ask for what the out of pocket would be for self-pay.) 7. Advocate for yourself. I've had to fight to get surgeries approved that I needed to avoid being paralyzed and I'm happy I did. Know your body, know what you need and fight for it. You're worth it. Oh and Angie, I'm happy you're okay. Everyone has a right to their emotions, and there is grief in finding out that there was an issue, and even loss at a part of you being taken (even if it's a cyst).
I'm so glad that you talked about the lump and your fear. As it spreads awareness that you should take the signs of your body serious - no matter your age. Beginning of this year I had to go through the same - even to I had the outcome I feared. Just in the week where I waited for the outcome of the biopsy, I got told by so many friends that they also had to go through this horrible waiting phase and/or know someone how had breast cancer in their 30ies or even 20ies. And nobody talked about that before because they didn't want to be a Debbie Downer. On a positive note: Last week I got the lab results after the operation back and they couldn't find a cancer cell in the tumor bed and the lymphatic nodes they cut out. So the therapy worked... And even though the treatment is not finished yet, it felt like a second birthday for me.
I just went through this - well, still going through this actually. I found a lump, but for me, it turned out to be cancer. I had a double mastectomy on August 1st, but no chemo or radiation. No one wants cancer, but aside from that, I was really lucky. I'm now preparing for a Diep Flap surgery in November, where they will take fat from my belly (almost like a tummy tuck) and make breasts out of it. I might just look sexier after all this is done! It's been scary, but I feel luckier than most.
So glad you got a clean bill of health. Sometimes you just have to take time off and we shouldn't feel bad about that. It doesn't matter if someone else would power through, we each have to do what's healthy for us.
I know how it feels to have that weight on you. I’m 36, and have had cancer twice so far; thyroid and endometriod, and the possibility of it really is like a punch in the gut. Nothing ever changed my life perspective quite like that diagnosis did. I’m so glad you received a good result😊
I’m glad you have people that are both coworkers and friends. They probably understand your concerns and feelings better than most. I love these chatty GRWM sessions. I also love how you move so confidently into the new makeup releases.
I'm so grateful you're OK. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, and it's been one of the scariest things to witness. Our healthcare system here is broken and made to only benefit the wealthy. I hate that you've had to do this all under our system here in the US but am thankful they were able to get it all straightened out.
Angie as someone living with breast cancer, I am so you had to go through this experience. Finding a lump is so traumatic. I’m so happy it ended up being a positive outcome 💗
Sending you nothing but love and positivity 🩵🩵 As for the lump, due to family history, i’ve had to get genetic testing, and mammograms, MRIs and ultrasounds every 6 months 💔 starting in my late 20s! i’ve had 3 operations in order to remove my breast ducts. Before that, i had 6 painful biopsies. Thankfully, i am ok now. But the stress and fear. 😢😢 it’s unreal. Then, there’s the scarring that has occurred due to all of the biopsies and surgeries. Oof. I hate to sound vain…. But it has made me so self conscious … i feel embarrassed even admitting to my vanity… but it does matter… To anyone that’s been through this, i wish you nothing but love and support. It’s tough being a woman - isn’t it!?!?!? 🩷🩷🩷
@@AngelicaNyqvist you too, dear! The fear is so real. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. As much as I don’t want anyone to go through the fear and turmoil, it is comforting knowing that there are others who feel exactly the same as I do. It took me months to process everything when i went through it.
As someone who just had a double mastectomy end of last year and several surgeries since. You are completely valid in your feelings. I am so happy to hear everything is ok. For everyone out there do not disregard your feelings. If I had I would have not caught that I was in the beginning stages of cancer cells forming. BRCA testing is also available for people who have genetic history of cancer. There is also a breast MRI with contrast which can be expensive so they don’t use it up front. This is what told me something was wrong after several inconclusive results. Knowledge is power ❤. And you are not alone in this journey no matter what the end results are.
On Angie - I’ve had similar happenings after mammograms in the past. The waiting is the worst part. Once while I was at work, I got an emergency call telling me to get to the surgical center ASAP…turned out to be a large cyst, thankfully. But that 60 mile drive was soul crushing. And thank you for reminding me to make my mammogram appointment.
I'm so glad everything is OK for you now. A couple years ago, I also had a lump in my breast that was concerning. A couple ultrasounds later, they confirmed all was well. It is still very stressful worrying that it may be something more. As far as health insurance goes, I wish it were easier to get healthcare. We pay for insurance every month through my husband's work and were told that our labor and delivery for our son would be covered but we would have to pay the hospital upon checkin and be reimbursed by our insurance. 6 months later, we were still trying to get reimbursed. Eventually we found out that we wouldn't be reimbursed. The hospital that would be covered was over 4 hours away and we didn't know that. I told them even if we had known, you can't just drive over 4 hours while you're in labor. It was hard enough writing a check inbetween labor pains before they would admit us
As far as the insurance coverage goes, the $30 would be your copay for the specialist visit. Their office should be getting prior-authorization for any procedures before they're done so they know for a fact your insurance will or will not cover that test/procedure/surgery/etc. Some offices will let you know your portion upfront and have you pay at the time of service, others will wait until your insurance pays their portion and bill you for any remaining balance. That being said, every health plan has different coverages, so everyone's responsibility varies based on the plan contracts. It's overly complicated and stupid, and can be very hard to understand if you don't work in that industry and deal with it on a regular basis. I'm SO SO SO happy you ended up with a benign cyst!! ❤❤❤❤
I’m so happy that you got good news. Please don’t apologize for your natural reaction and internal feelings. They are valid. I’ve been in that position before and it’s so scary. I’m glad you’re feeling better and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Singe. 😊
The US does have laws that require providers/insurance to give a price for treatment/procedures, but the pt has to ask ahead of time. It can delay treatment because communication between the provider and insurance has to happen prior to the procedure, but you can know your cost before hand if you want. I don’t say this to be disagreeable, but to empower people in the US to know their rights/laws concerning healthcare because having healthcare debt can really prevent people from getting treatment or testing in similar situations as yours. ❤
Oh, Angie, I started crying when you said if you had to get your will in order. My sister passed away from cancer, and the wound is still fresh! She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, in remission 2015. Then, in 2018, she was diagnosed with cancer that spread throughout her body. In May of 2020, she passed away at 45. I feel so guilty because I'm about to turn 45, and why do I get to surpass my sister in life. Keep your head up, and Iaso glad it wasn't the C word.
It is scary when you feel something like that in your body. We unfortunately, don’t have X-ray eyes so feeling unwell or feeling something in your body is one of the worst things in life! I am very happy you got a great result! ❤️
Please, never think you are lazy concerning what you can and can not do. Especially with mental health. No one can see what's going on in your brain, but it's still a medical condition. You are not lazy, you do the best you can with life, the information you have about your life- be it medical, financial, a loss, a gain, no one knows what is happening inside of your brain. The chemical makeup of your brain changes during stress, trauma, happiness, positive changes, etc. The brain is a funky organ... it can really work against itself so well. Ugh. Mental health is health. Medical scares are scares regardless of the official outcome. You are loving, passionate, beautiful, smart, and through all this, mental health can still fuck you over. I hope you start to feel better and can get whatever help you may need to close this summer's chapter. We all love you and want the best for you ❤
Your feelings are valid and I don't know a single soul who would just brush something unknown like that off. You deserve peace, and I am so glad you got good news, but so sorry you struggled so deeply while waiting for answers. Sending you all the love. 💜
You’re so valid in your feelings. Without going into it, I have an inoperable brain tumor and I’ve been through all those feelings too. It’s a lot and it is ok to feel what you need to.
I am so sorry you experienced this. Your feelings are valid regardless of the outcome, and medical trauma is such a real thing that people don’t talk about enough. I’ve been in and out of doctors offices for multiple years for a variety of issues. I had to get a biopsy for my uterus about two years ago, and it was such a stressful situation. That situation ended well for me, and I am currently waiting for a neurologist appointment for a potential MS diagnosis. Navigating the medical system alone is difficult, and that’s not even considering the appointments or the stress of not knowing with a potential serious ailment. Thank you for sharing your story.
I feel the panic so much when it comes to those health concerns. I went through the same thing when I was just 22 years old. I was told it was a cyst and there's no problem, and then we found out it wasn't a cyst. Eventually I had to have it removed in a surgery where I was completely put under. Turned out it was something called a fibroadenoma which is a type of benign tumor. I was SO relieved but it was still a very scary time. I'm glad to hear you're okay and doing well.
I can only imagine how scary it is to find a lump. And for sure it would affect your mental health. I only comment sometimes but I just wanted to let you know your feeling are always valid. And I’m so glad you had a positive outcome.
I m really happy your health scare had the best possible outcome, I admire your courage and strength, working, filming, creating content with so much on your mind, you are truly an amazing person, a health scare is so overwhelming, I have no words. I absolutely love you the way you are giving us great advice you are truly inspiring! Lots of love!
I’m so happy that it was nothing, but I understand the anxiety. I’ve had close family die of cancer, and just the word itself is SCARY. You reaction is completely valid and understandable
If you get a large bill, you can setup a payment plan without paying interest. Thank you for sharing your message to get checked if something doesn't feel right.
Angie that would have been so stressful! I can't imagine, I'm so glad you're ok but with everything else you had going on, that would have been awful. Thank you for sharing with us
Glad you’re okay! Getting good news after so much stress can take a while to process, so take your time getting back into the groove of things. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, they were able to treat it and she’s been in remission but now they’re trying to figure out if she has uterine cancer 😢I’m so scared for her and I can’t even begin to imagine what she’s going through.
In regards to not knowing how much you’re going to be charged for a procedure you can always contact the provider ahead of time and ask for an estimate! A law was passed fairly recently in the US requiring health care providers to provide an estimate of charges if it is requested.
I battled NHL in 2021 and then relapsed four months later with incurable leptomeningeal involvement. Here I sit over a year later still hopeful. Everyone who shares a story may educate and encourage those who know something is not quite right in their body.❤
First ❤ love your little catch up videos, it’s not expected that you should talk about something personal to you but I think it’s lovely that you feel you can in this community, truly one of the most wholesome group of followers xxxx
omg the u.s heath system is absolute nuts. So if you are diagnosed with something quite serious you also have the added stress of cost - thats got to be counter intuitive to any healing process people need. So glad we have free healthcare here in NZ ( covered through our taxes ) Also the look slays and very glad it was a better outcome x
So glad everything turned out well for you! It had to be nerve-wracking for you & Riccardo. Big hugs! You aren't alone in having different categories of friends. I have co-workers, acquaintances, friends and Friends. I have 4 Friends who are amazing & are in my life forever. You are spot on when you said you felt like you KNEW Betty Jean - I've met people like that, too. Instantaneous connection. Thanks for sharing your diary with us. Your journey brings laughter, light and contemplation to anyone who watches your content. So well spoken! And your candor is refreshing! Thank you for being my "TH-cam friend" (hey, a new category!)! Heal well and carry on with your bad self! ❤
The unknown is scary especially when it involves cancer. I had to go to the cancer center a few years ago because I had weird lumps in my tongue. I had a teenager and to say I was a mess is putting it mildly. I had to have an MRI and fortunately it was nothing but that doesn’t make the journey less stressful.
I am sorry this happened, especially at such a stressful time, and I hope your recovery is being positive and your babies and husband are spoiling you like you deserve
So glad to hear that things turned out well for you! My sister (she's Angie too!) was going through this same thing this time a year ago. She didn't get great news, but after a VERY difficult year, she's doing really well now. I often see people from outside the US wondering why Americans often don't use their vacation days (when they have them) or travel abroad. This is a big reason why. We never know when something like this can come up and we'll need those vacation days and extra money if we get sick.
I had pre-cancerous cells removed in my early 20’S. Over 20 years later I’m terrified I will have a positive test. The healthcare system isn’t great. Even with insurance you never know what the final bill will be and they can’t tell you for sure what you will owe. Then you need to scrutinize it to make sure it was submitted correctly to your insurance company.
I had a lump in my breast last year. The doctors were like 99% sure it was fine because I was only 22 and have no family history, but they still wanted to remove it to be safe, and it was still super anxiety-inducing and definitely affected my mental health a lot. Sorry to hear you went through that ❤
It sounds like a lot of stress recently; I’m glad you have gotten good news! I found a lump several months ago and thought maybe it was pregnancy-related… not knowing and thinking of my children having a sick mama was kind of terrifying. Once I started nursing my newborn it took a few months to resolve, but that fear settles in your bones in a way nothing else does. Take care of yourself, Angelica!
So sorry to hear about this stressful time. Much love. Something my excellent therapist says is that when we have a major, let's say, anxiety event, baseline everyday anxiety is higher until we can lower it (via whatever works) , but that takes months, not days. If your baseline mental discomfort is high, well, you went thru a physical threat to your well being, so a prolonged high fight or flight is biologically reasonable and worthy of all our empathy, no matter what our individual stories. Also UGHHH I'm sorry that you additionally have the uncertainty that comes with dealing with US health system. P. S. My Singe brushes are my favorite ❤️
Thank you so much for your bravery in sharing your breast cancer scare. I find it amazing that you're using your outlet to encourage others to seek help regardless of getting good news, or bad news. I'm so happy that everything came back as negative for you. I can only imagine the worry over the last 2 months! ❤
Thanks for sharing your expirience ❤ it warms my heart that you feel comfortable enough with this community to share such personal stuff with us. It means a lot.
I’m so happy to hear you got good news about your biopsy. I oddly went through almost the same experience at the same time as you. I had to get a biopsy after my first mammogram. It luckily turned out to be benign things for me as well. Life is the most precious gift, for sure. I hope you will take very good care of yourself and talk to yourself as if you were talking to your best friend!
My mom my aunt and my sister are all breast cancer surviors. It is ALWAYS scary your emotions and feeling are so valid and I'm so glad it was good news. Your in my prayers. Thank you for sharing Xoxoxo
Most of the time i'm more of a lurker than a chatter. I love your content, not the online community (in general, not necessarily yours). I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better after the health scare. My aunt battled breast cancer 3 times and i've seen on the sideline what it does to someones mental health and how much fear eats away in your energy and life joy. I think you faught your way and truely kept up appearances. Besides that i'm so looking forward to your collection arriving home and being able to play with it. And me buying the collection might ckbtribute to you paying of the medical bills. ❤
Hello beautiful people! Angie, I want to thank you for being you and a light in this world. I appreciate you very much and am feeling grateful you are well. Much love💋💚
Just wanted to drop a comment here and let you know that your feelings are completely valid, even though you didn't have cancer. It's okay to be scared or overwhelmed when you're dealing with health scares or any difficult situation. Your emotions matter, and you don't need to apologize for them. As someone who has faced breast cancer, I understand the rollercoaster of emotions that can come with it. But please remember that everyone's experiences and fears are unique, and they deserve to be acknowledged and respected. I'm here to offer support and understanding, regardless of the specific circumstances. Remember to take care of yourself and lean on your loved ones during challenging times. Sending you lots of love and positivity.
Well said. I’m really glad that Angie was cleared too. The worry is real.
Yes. Glad it turned out to be nothing. Must have been such a relief. I can’t imagine it was easy or fun to have to deal with.
“Not cancer” is a wonderful thing. Sending hugs. ❤
As a professional in the medical field, you can ask the provider what the code for the procedure they are going to be doing, then contact your insurance and they will be able to look up that code and tell you the potential amount you may owe. So glad that you got a good result and not the terrible awful C word. Your make up looks amazing as always!!
Thanks for this tip! The fact that nobody tells us the cost without us having to hunt for it is crazy.
Yup I can confirm. I work for a health insurance company and that is what I ask too. The code for the treatment
This and also if you don't know the code (and sometimes providers don't), you can call your insurance's member services and explain what they say you're doing and they can break down how it will apply to your benefits at the very least.
The doctor's office can call your insurance for pre-approval as well.
Yes, great tip! My background and career is in Medical Coding and you have every right to ask ahead of time what procedures they will be doing and then find out if it is covered and how much is covered. I can say from experience that our Healthcare system is broken and needs help. But, educating yourself about the procedures and your own insurance is important.
SO glad it was a false alarm and that you’re okay, Angie! But also feelings of anxiety and fear don’t just go away right away and it’s perfectly normal that you’re still processing all of your feelings. We support you!
I had a well sized breast cyst too, I'm glad my doctor was so "cool" about it. I noticed it, went for an appointment and he just right then and there drained it, told me the fluid colour looked good but that they were sending it for further examination anyway, he told me he was pretty sure it was nothing important and this was just to be extra safe. I was more concerned about the pain (no anaesthesia, not even local) than the cyst itself and later on, the results came back negative. I think I never really gave myself the chance to become more concerned but now I stop and think about it and I have to consider myself lucky with this one. I've had to deal with other complicated health stuff, though, felt close to death more than once and it's hard to see how really small we are next to the immensity of such situations.
As a person with breast cancer, all your feelings are real. Never feel like you need to make excuses for fear and worry. They say I’m 75% cured but I do now have the boobs of a 20 year old!! Lol
Also, that eye look is everything!💜
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Dear Nancy, one of the best doctors here in Italy, Piero Mozzi, has told me that most breast cancers (breast/ovary/uterus) are caused by Milk and Dairy. The China Study has also confirmed this. So many doctors are now linking dairy with ‘hormonal’ cancers in women. Follow the blood diet with Mozzi and D’Adamo!
My mother is a breast cancer survivor, and I had a lump a couple of years ago that luckily turned out to be a cyst. It’s absolutely terrifying until you finally get the word. I am so glad that you are ok.
24:03 Angie, just wanted to ask if the gel light consistency could have been from your implant? If so, maybe it is leaking?
@@cynthiafisher3392 my doctors know I have implants so of course we looked for that too. and I have modern implants that cannot leak, so mine are not fluid in any form. and the cyst was nt attached to the implant, but instead free in other tissue.
@@AngelicaNyqvist Thank goodness! I’m so happy for you that it all worked out. ❤️
It was so much fun meeting and spending time with all of you🖤🖤
Also I’m so glad everything is okay with you!🖤
Thank you babe ❤
Dealing with a lump is terrifying. Period, point blank, end of story. I am so sorry you had to go through that. And of course my heart absolutely goes out to any and all who have gone through it with a worse result. You never know what could happen to any of us at any time.
I appreciate you sharing this story. I was diagnosed with a rare central nervous system tumor, and you articulated the mess of feelings so well, not to mention the stress of seeking care in the uniquely absurd US health care system. I am thrilled you got the all-clear! While your real-life safety and happiness are far more important to most of your viewers than whether or not your uploads are consistent, I can understand that the algorithm may have a different opinion. Please accept a hug from an internet stranger! ❤
You're free to move to another country without an "absurd" health care system.
Angie, health-related stress is valid. A good prognosis doesn't undermine the real stress you had to cope with for months. From one mental health warrior to another, we are so hard on ourselves. With the information you had at the time and watching everything unfold, it was a lot of stress to carry, and that doesn't disappear in a day (week or month). Lots of love 💗💗💗
This is the best video you've ever released. Thank you for the gentle and considerate way you handled this topic. The feeling of impending doom is the worst of the fears. Ive experienced it many times. I want for you a long and healthy life full of JOY! As a American female I can state with confidence just how rotten our healthcare system is. Please keep us posted on the outcome of your out of pocket bill. Don't forget, you can call your health insurance company and cuss them out! Thank you again for this video. You are a gem!
As someone who works in Healthcare, my facility gives you an estimate of what the cost should be before doing procedures, surgeries, or even xrays. As far as changing from a fine needle aspiration to a biopsy that one is definitely in the air.
Now, being a 40 year old with anxiety, I am so glad that it was not worse. I can only imagine your mind jumping to worst case scenario and then not being able to process the good news. Thank you for sharing your story!!
I can completely understand. I had a double mastectomy when I was 40 years old. It was my baseline mammogram. At the time, I was going through a horrible divorce, a friend was in a terrible car accident and my brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Luckily it was Stage 0 but there were too many tumors to just treat by a lumpectomy. I had my other breast removed prophylactically. I had no chemo or radiation. My brother and friend also fine thankfully. To me, any "female" issue causes me undo stress. I am 57 now and joke that my boobs will never sag, I never have to wear a bra and these puppies will hold my chin up when I'm 80!! It is a terrifying thing and especially because there is no immediate answer. So glad you are ok.
Never apologize for your feelings. This is scary and you deserve to take time to unbox the myriad of crazy feelings that come with finding a lump. The period of uncertainty is paralyzing. I’m so glad you are well! ❤
Girl, that top looks amazing on you! I hope you’re doing okay. You absolutely did not have to share any of this, but as someone who has a lot of mental health issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse disorder- I’m a recovering opiate addict with almost 5 years clean!) and chronic pain disorders health wise, I always have respect for anyone who opens up about this type of thing! it can be good thing to share as long as you’re comfortable, plus it can help others to not feel as alone in their own struggles as well as hopefully being healing for you in the process. I definitely appreciate your realness and I’m sure everyone else will too! You are NOT alone in any of this, especially crying a lot, trust me I’m the same! And I totally understand what you meant when you said you’ve been paralyzed by fear. So glad you got some much needed time with friends!
Just remember you’re a strong, badass woman who can get through ANYTHING life throws her way ❤ you are amazing and I’m proud of you for opening up. Wishing you nothing but happiness and inner peace 😊 thank you for sharing, love! As always, you are so beautiful and I love the makeup ❤ I’m so sorry you’re going through a tough time, but relieved to hear it was just a cyst. My friend gets those and they can be so painful. Sending my love and all the good vibes your way ❤
Congratulations on your sobriety! I have been sober 21 months this week, I hope one day I can say 5 years too. I also struggle with mental health problems, and I know how that can make it difficult to stay sober. Thank you for sharing with us all. You're an inspiration and a badass yourself!
@@ashesonmylashesheathereaglen and @annihiltxte for your sobriety!! That’s awesome!!!! As a child of an addict and I remember my Dad saying he wasn’t sure how long he could stay sober. It was his first few days and it seemed too out of reach for him. He’s been sober for 29 years!!! He never thought he could get thru the first few days, the first few weeks. Our relationship has been healed and I never thought it would happen. You both are doing great and I pray for your continued success! If it helps you got an internet cheerleader rooting for you!!! 🙂
Im so happy you are sober now, great work! ❤
Mental Health is so important to talk about. I'm 50 now and have been diagnosed with "extreme clinical depression" since I was 13/14. Spent many,many days and nights curled up in a ball weeping because I just felt so incredibly worthless. It physically hurt to get out of bed and I lost relationships because people don't understand it's not that you are lazy or apathetic, or don't want to try....you simply just can't do things that other people do....
I am doing so much better now but see signs of my middle child being like me and that is terrifying. I'm thankful for people talking about it more now. We can't fix what we don't understand.
Glad you got a clean health report! Tip from someone who’s worked with insurance for years-the doctors office can give you a quote for the cost of their side of the procedure. Some clinics do provide the info up front, and some of them don’t. If you have a high deductible plan, typically they do give a price up front so there’s some sort of idea. A patient always has the right to ask about the cost also.
Don’t be surprised if you get bills from several different places either. That’s normal. It’s usually one from the doctor who performs the procedure, one from the facility it was done at(if it wasn’t in office), radiology readings can be by another MD, and any lab work. It’s a bit of a mess, but it’s normal!
I'm so, so glad you're alright! I appreciate the candor about your personal health and think it's important that women discuss those things with each other. Both as a cathartic process and also a reminder to not ignore things that may need to be looked at by a doctor.
Glad to hear everything was okay in the end. It is scary and surreal when you're going through that. I remember sitting in the doctor's office, hearing them discussing another patient's results (cyst), whule waiting for my doctor to further explain my breast cancer diagnosis. It was like I wasn't in my body at that moment. So celebrate your life with anything you want at that moment, do not wait 😁 Much love to you all
I'm so glad to hear it was a benign cyst! I recently had to have a mole biopsy: not as scary as a lump, but it's not fun. Also, seeing you enjoy Halloween and get into the spirit is giving me life. 🎃 And yes our health care system is garbage.
I'm so so so so so glad that everything turned out ok. I am a cancer survivor and I would NEVER be anything but glad that someone got good news. And absolutely it is ok to still be freaked out, that is a terrifying experience!! Especially considering how long it took to get a diagnosis. Every time someone dodged that bullet it fills me with joy, to be honest. If it were up to me no one would ever go through cancer ever again. And having that procedure on the same day as your launch must have been an absolute rollercoaster. Take your time to process what you went through, it's a lot, and you shouldn't expect yourself to just get over it in 5 minutes. Honestly I'd probably have sobbed for days out of relief. Anyway I'm so happy for you and I hope that you can find some peace and relaxation.
I am so sorry you had to go through that ❤
@@AngelicaNyqvistthank you, I've been in remission for over 12 years, so I am also incredibly grateful. Also, I am a benefits administrator and with regard to you bill, if you can find out what your "out of pocket maximum" is, that will tell you what the absolute most is you'll have to pay for all of your procedures. American "insurance" is an absolute nightmare.
Oh Angie, I'm so sorry you've been dealing with this. I'm happy you've gotten good news.
Angie, as someone who did have a cancerous tumor in my breast, I am so happy that yours was benign. No one should ever go through that. I was very early stage (stage 1a), and I still had the "am I going to die? What will I do? How can I leave my daughter?" thoughts. I had just lost my dad a year and a half prior to mesothelioma (lung cancer), so I was terrified. I am thankful that you're OK! It's one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. Keep checking yourself. You know your body better than anyone else does, and if something seems wrong, get it checked. Sending lots of love
So glad it ended up just being a cyst! And thank you for the reminder that I need to schedule my mammogram too. How you’re feeling is completely valid and you don’t have anything to apologize for! I’m glad you’re ok, but it sounds like it was a LOT and that all takes a toll. Sending hugs! ❤
Angie, please don't feel guilty or ungrateful that you can't just put everything aside! What you feel is absolutely real and valid, no matter if others "have it worse" or a different outcome. I work in oncology and can assure you, it's a shock and not knowing what's gonna happen can be very scary and grueling. the fear of what could happen, all the procedures and uncertain side effects and outcome of possible treatments is very real and can't just be shoved aside. I know it's an extreme comparison, but you wouldn't expect someone who was kidnapped and rescued to just move on with their live, just because they got out alive... you still had an invasive procedure done and that takes a toll on your health, physically and psychologically. it's similar to grieve, being confronted with a threat and knowing what could have happened may cause someone to lose a bit of lightheartedness, so please take your time to work through these feelings. yes, others might have a different result, that could be "worse" but there are also people who are in a much better situation than you. I think it's important to talk about these feelings so they don't manifest in some kind of general anxiety. Thank you for telling us, I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery from the incision and a lot of energy for your mental health ❤❤
Thank you for this ❤
I've worked in health insurance for 15 years, a few things to help navigate:
Every Date of Service is a Pie and everyone gets a piece. If you have a biopsy in the hospital, you get a bill from the doctor, the lab, the hospital and perhaps anesthesiology. It also takes time for you to get a bill. Guaranteed at least a month. They have to bill insurance and get a a response back. It's good advice to call your health insurance before a procedure and verify where you are for deductible, what your coinsurance/copay is and how close you are to meeting your Out of Pocket Maximum. They can also give you a very rough estimate for overall cost. They can also explain to you who to expect bills from.
If the provider tells you that insurance "didn't cover" something or "didn't pay" for something, ALWAYS call insurance FIRST to verify what they're saying is correct. Sometimes things get lost in translation or in the process.
I know it's confusing, welcome to US healthcare! That said, there are many _wonderful_ providers in Texas. It's not a bad state to be in since you have so many options. It just can be a bit much to navigate.
Angie, you had a brush with your own mortality. It takes an effect and it's healthy to aknowledge that. Just because it turned out ok, doesn't mean the stress of the situation hasn't affected you. As a human, the realisation that a situation could have turned out completely different, that your life could have been forfeited, takes a toll. Take care of yourself. Do the things that make you feel all the feels and take the time to truelly deal. You'll be back on top of your game soon enough. But you owe it to yourself to take your time. I know you can do it and I have trust in you because in core, you are a positive, glass half full kind a person.
Sometimes when we go through either long or intense emotional periods, we get so accustomed to feeling that way that we can't let go even though the factor that induced the feelings has been removed. Therapy and time would help you. Take care of yourself, you are a champion for being strong enough to get it checked out and act on it!
I am so glad everything came back ok! 🙏 I am sure it was super stressful for you. I actually really appreciate the fact that you have kept up so much with your content whilst dealing with this. It's really commendable how you care for your followers. ❤
I had a double mastectomy in August of 2021…we pay out the a$$ for health insurance….I still had copays before every test before my surgery…and still had a total of $7000.00 to pay out of pocket when the bills started rolling in!! I had complications which led to a 4 month recovery! Between the physical and mental pain…then throw in the bills…. I cried for 2 months! I am soooo happy that you got a healthy result! The waiting for those results is mentally draining….you don’t owe anyone an apology for your feelings! By the way, i am happy to hear that your biopsy was pain free…. Mine was absolutely ridiculously painful!! I am good now… I see my oncologist every 3 months…and so far…. I’m great!!! Don’t worry, the bills will not break you…you have made it through the hardest part!! ❤
I never comment but I wanted to thank you for sharing. As a former nurse I’ve seen things wrong more times than I want to think about. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so this video should be a reminder ladies to get those mammograms yearly. You don’t have to be over forty to get breast cancer.
Love you Angie and thankful for the great outcome. God bless!
Angie- and anyone else- the feelings you feel when going through something like this are absolutely real, and terrifying. Getting a positive outcome at the end of it does not mean you didn’t feel every single moment of it. If someone acts like you should go “Oh well, happy ending, move on” they are invalidating everything you went through. It is a traumatic process.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer August 2016. I am cancer free now. It took a lot to get there. Love to you. Lots and lots of love to you. I'm so glad it was only a cyst.
That feeling of relief but also not knowing how to feel is completely valid. It takes time for your brain and body to let go of that dread.
Of course you'd have intense anxiety over this! And of course processing that anxiety isn't an overnight event. Even with positive outcomes, those intense feelings don't just *poof* into the ether. Having recently lost a friend to an 8 year battle with breast cancer, and having multiple friends currently battling it, your openness is so appreciated. It's important for people to know that there *are* positive outcomes. Finding a lump in your breast is terrifying, but there is reason to be hopeful. Your story may be just the little bit of hope that others need to NOT put off getting something checked, so thank you!
Finding a lump is terrifying. You were completely valid in your emotions. I can't imagine how that all felt. That said, I'm so happy for you that it was just a cyst.
You are so freaking strong. It is so difficult mentally and physical, when you experience something like what you just went through.
Take all the time you need. We will all still be here for you 🧡💛. You are such a fighter💪🦸♀.
My mom died at 48 of breast cancer. I went for my 1st mammogram at 35 and went through a similar situation. Mine was like yours but it scared me to my core. I'm 53 now but when I turned 48 was my hardest year. I get it.
My dad died young and suddenly of brain cancer and now I’m terrified of getting it. I understand how you feel❤
As someone with chronic health issues just want to tell you that you're heard and understood. Take what time you need
My doctor found a lump two years ago in the middle of the pandemic and sent me for a mammogram. They couldn't get a good look at it so I had to have an ultrasound. They didn't think it was anything to worry about, but I had to go every 6 months to make sure. Let me tell you, that first appointment had me on edge. My boss gave me the morning off, told me to take my time and work through whatever I was going through and I am forever grateful for that. Just saying that to say, what you feel is totally valid and it is so scary.
Also to add, I don't know how it is in Texas, but Oklahoma just passed a law that mammograms/ultrasounds are preventative health and free of charge. Hopefully it's similar for you.
Thank goodness you’re ok!!!!
As someone who lost an aunt at the age of 52 and then her daughter 20 years later, 2 weeks shy of her 41st birthday to an aggressive breast cancer, just hearing those words made my heart flinch. Sooooo grateful you had such a positive outcome 💕
The look came out beautiful! So glad to hear the diagnosis was better than you expected. I think all of us would say your health and well being should always be your first priority over TH-cam! We understand and want you to be well ❤
I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor and I felt so much of this. Also I'm pretty sure the biopsy hurt more than the damn double mastectomy. Definitely stay on top of your mammograms and I am so happy things turned out well. Much love.
We need to talk more about our health in general because it can help someone else as well as ourselves to release any tension in our lives. Good for you for sharing!! ❤❤❤
A health scare is brutal. I’m glad you’re ok and allow yourself grace when it comes to how you’re feeling. 🖤
21:04 Angie, anyone with a heart would feel sad listening to your pain. It doesn’t mean that we want to click off the video or that we don’t want to hear it. We want to know and we want to support you. ❤❤
For insurance and medical procedures, it completely depends on the kind of insurance you have. I have had two surgeries in the past year, and am currently scheduled for a third. Some things you should know though in general:
1. You can get an estimate ahead of time from both your insurance and your provider. Ask your provider for their "CPT" code that will be used. Ask who else will be there that will bill you (athesthia for example is a separate cost, the hospitals, separate, the doctor, etc.) Give the CPT codes along with the name and address to insurance and they can give you an estimate.
2. If you have a high deductible plan and your provider is in network, if they charge you a different price than what is listed on your claim, you can request the overage back to you (and you should!).
3. Many providers require you to pay up front. When I had surgery earlier this year I had to pay $5,000 to the hospital. I ended up getting a lot of it back (since I hit my out of pocket max), but it was still a hit.
4. What the people bill insurance compared to you is astronomical. My claim total for one surgery was a quarter of a million dollars. Don't ever assume how much you need to pay or not, and don't wait for a bill. Ask. You don't want to be stuck with a quarter of a million dollar bill because you weren't aware.
5. Many companies have a go between between your company and the insurance company. Do not be afraid to ask your HR team to ask to talk to them about your situation.
6. Insurance companies hate you to get an MRI because often it will lead to a surgical decision, which is pricy. You will be asked to get PT or injections first. Be prepared to be delayed or pay fo the MRI out of pocket. (When getting an estimate ask for what the out of pocket would be for self-pay.)
7. Advocate for yourself. I've had to fight to get surgeries approved that I needed to avoid being paralyzed and I'm happy I did. Know your body, know what you need and fight for it. You're worth it.
Oh and Angie, I'm happy you're okay. Everyone has a right to their emotions, and there is grief in finding out that there was an issue, and even loss at a part of you being taken (even if it's a cyst).
I'm so glad that you talked about the lump and your fear. As it spreads awareness that you should take the signs of your body serious - no matter your age. Beginning of this year I had to go through the same - even to I had the outcome I feared. Just in the week where I waited for the outcome of the biopsy, I got told by so many friends that they also had to go through this horrible waiting phase and/or know someone how had breast cancer in their 30ies or even 20ies. And nobody talked about that before because they didn't want to be a Debbie Downer.
On a positive note: Last week I got the lab results after the operation back and they couldn't find a cancer cell in the tumor bed and the lymphatic nodes they cut out. So the therapy worked... And even though the treatment is not finished yet, it felt like a second birthday for me.
I just went through this - well, still going through this actually. I found a lump, but for me, it turned out to be cancer. I had a double mastectomy on August 1st, but no chemo or radiation. No one wants cancer, but aside from that, I was really lucky.
I'm now preparing for a Diep Flap surgery in November, where they will take fat from my belly (almost like a tummy tuck) and make breasts out of it. I might just look sexier after all this is done! It's been scary, but I feel luckier than most.
So glad you got a clean bill of health.
Sometimes you just have to take time off and we shouldn't feel bad about that.
It doesn't matter if someone else would power through, we each have to do what's healthy for us.
I know how it feels to have that weight on you. I’m 36, and have had cancer twice so far; thyroid and endometriod, and the possibility of it really is like a punch in the gut. Nothing ever changed my life perspective quite like that diagnosis did.
I’m so glad you received a good result😊
I’m glad you have people that are both coworkers and friends. They probably understand your concerns and feelings better than most.
I love these chatty GRWM sessions. I also love how you move so confidently into the new makeup releases.
I'm so grateful you're OK. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, and it's been one of the scariest things to witness. Our healthcare system here is broken and made to only benefit the wealthy. I hate that you've had to do this all under our system here in the US but am thankful they were able to get it all straightened out.
Angie as someone living with breast cancer, I am so you had to go through this experience. Finding a lump is so traumatic. I’m so happy it ended up being a positive outcome 💗
Sending you nothing but love and positivity 🩵🩵
As for the lump, due to family history, i’ve had to get genetic testing, and mammograms, MRIs and ultrasounds every 6 months 💔 starting in my late 20s! i’ve had 3 operations in order to remove my breast ducts. Before that, i had 6 painful biopsies. Thankfully, i am ok now. But the stress and fear. 😢😢 it’s unreal. Then, there’s the scarring that has occurred due to all of the biopsies and surgeries. Oof. I hate to sound vain…. But it has made me so self conscious … i feel embarrassed even admitting to my vanity… but it does matter…
To anyone that’s been through this, i wish you nothing but love and support. It’s tough being a woman - isn’t it!?!?!? 🩷🩷🩷
I am so sorry you have had to go through this! ❤❤❤
@@AngelicaNyqvist you too, dear! The fear is so real. Thank you for sharing this experience with us. As much as I don’t want anyone to go through the fear and turmoil, it is comforting knowing that there are others who feel exactly the same as I do. It took me months to process everything when i went through it.
As someone who just had a double mastectomy end of last year and several surgeries since. You are completely valid in your feelings. I am so happy to hear everything is ok. For everyone out there do not disregard your feelings. If I had I would have not caught that I was in the beginning stages of cancer cells forming. BRCA testing is also available for people who have genetic history of cancer. There is also a breast MRI with contrast which can be expensive so they don’t use it up front. This is what told me something was wrong after several inconclusive results. Knowledge is power ❤. And you are not alone in this journey no matter what the end results are.
On Angie - I’ve had similar happenings after mammograms in the past. The waiting is the worst part. Once while I was at work, I got an emergency call telling me to get to the surgical center ASAP…turned out to be a large cyst, thankfully. But that 60 mile drive was soul crushing. And thank you for reminding me to make my mammogram appointment.
I'm so glad everything is OK for you now. A couple years ago, I also had a lump in my breast that was concerning. A couple ultrasounds later, they confirmed all was well. It is still very stressful worrying that it may be something more.
As far as health insurance goes, I wish it were easier to get healthcare. We pay for insurance every month through my husband's work and were told that our labor and delivery for our son would be covered but we would have to pay the hospital upon checkin and be reimbursed by our insurance. 6 months later, we were still trying to get reimbursed. Eventually we found out that we wouldn't be reimbursed. The hospital that would be covered was over 4 hours away and we didn't know that. I told them even if we had known, you can't just drive over 4 hours while you're in labor. It was hard enough writing a check inbetween labor pains before they would admit us
As far as the insurance coverage goes, the $30 would be your copay for the specialist visit. Their office should be getting prior-authorization for any procedures before they're done so they know for a fact your insurance will or will not cover that test/procedure/surgery/etc. Some offices will let you know your portion upfront and have you pay at the time of service, others will wait until your insurance pays their portion and bill you for any remaining balance. That being said, every health plan has different coverages, so everyone's responsibility varies based on the plan contracts. It's overly complicated and stupid, and can be very hard to understand if you don't work in that industry and deal with it on a regular basis.
I'm SO SO SO happy you ended up with a benign cyst!! ❤❤❤❤
I’m so happy that you got good news. Please don’t apologize for your natural reaction and internal feelings. They are valid. I’ve been in that position before and it’s so scary. I’m glad you’re feeling better and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Singe. 😊
The US does have laws that require providers/insurance to give a price for treatment/procedures, but the pt has to ask ahead of time. It can delay treatment because communication between the provider and insurance has to happen prior to the procedure, but you can know your cost before hand if you want. I don’t say this to be disagreeable, but to empower people in the US to know their rights/laws concerning healthcare because having healthcare debt can really prevent people from getting treatment or testing in similar situations as yours. ❤
Oh, Angie, I started crying when you said if you had to get your will in order. My sister passed away from cancer, and the wound is still fresh! She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, in remission 2015. Then, in 2018, she was diagnosed with cancer that spread throughout her body. In May of 2020, she passed away at 45. I feel so guilty because I'm about to turn 45, and why do I get to surpass my sister in life. Keep your head up, and Iaso glad it wasn't the C word.
I am so sorry to hear this, that's so awful 💔💔💔
@@AngelicaNyqvist thank you, Angie. Her death really crushed me. My depression and anxiety were through the rough. I felt like a depression commerical
It is scary when you feel something like that in your body. We unfortunately, don’t have X-ray eyes so feeling unwell or feeling something in your body is one of the worst things in life! I am very happy you got a great result! ❤️
ive had a "paralyzed with doom and gloom" kind of day today and hearing you talk (even about such worrysome things really helped right now. thanks.
Angie I honestly don't care if u do a sponsored video everyday I just lv watching u apply makeup and seeing your finished look stunnin 😊
Please, never think you are lazy concerning what you can and can not do. Especially with mental health. No one can see what's going on in your brain, but it's still a medical condition. You are not lazy, you do the best you can with life, the information you have about your life- be it medical, financial, a loss, a gain, no one knows what is happening inside of your brain. The chemical makeup of your brain changes during stress, trauma, happiness, positive changes, etc. The brain is a funky organ... it can really work against itself so well. Ugh. Mental health is health. Medical scares are scares regardless of the official outcome. You are loving, passionate, beautiful, smart, and through all this, mental health can still fuck you over. I hope you start to feel better and can get whatever help you may need to close this summer's chapter. We all love you and want the best for you ❤
Your feelings are valid and I don't know a single soul who would just brush something unknown like that off. You deserve peace, and I am so glad you got good news, but so sorry you struggled so deeply while waiting for answers. Sending you all the love. 💜
I’m so happy it was just a cyst! And take the sponsorships, girl! Don’t turn down offers for things you genuinely love!
You’re so valid in your feelings. Without going into it, I have an inoperable brain tumor and I’ve been through all those feelings too. It’s a lot and it is ok to feel what you need to.
I am so sorry you experienced this. Your feelings are valid regardless of the outcome, and medical trauma is such a real thing that people don’t talk about enough. I’ve been in and out of doctors offices for multiple years for a variety of issues. I had to get a biopsy for my uterus about two years ago, and it was such a stressful situation. That situation ended well for me, and I am currently waiting for a neurologist appointment for a potential MS diagnosis. Navigating the medical system alone is difficult, and that’s not even considering the appointments or the stress of not knowing with a potential serious ailment. Thank you for sharing your story.
I'm so sorry you had this huge scare. But I'm very grateful that it turned out to be ok. And yes, the US health care system is horrible!
I feel the panic so much when it comes to those health concerns. I went through the same thing when I was just 22 years old. I was told it was a cyst and there's no problem, and then we found out it wasn't a cyst. Eventually I had to have it removed in a surgery where I was completely put under. Turned out it was something called a fibroadenoma which is a type of benign tumor. I was SO relieved but it was still a very scary time.
I'm glad to hear you're okay and doing well.
I feel so much for your stress - you did not overexaggerate. Your new launch is amazing!!!! So sorry you were at the hospital at that time.
I can only imagine how scary it is to find a lump. And for sure it would affect your mental health. I only comment sometimes but I just wanted to let you know your feeling are always valid. And I’m so glad you had a positive outcome.
I m really happy your health scare had the best possible outcome, I admire your courage and strength, working, filming, creating content with so much on your mind, you are truly an amazing person, a health scare is so overwhelming, I have no words. I absolutely love you the way you are giving us great advice you are truly inspiring! Lots of love!
I’m so happy that it was nothing, but I understand the anxiety. I’ve had close family die of cancer, and just the word itself is SCARY. You reaction is completely valid and understandable
If you get a large bill, you can setup a payment plan without paying interest. Thank you for sharing your message to get checked if something doesn't feel right.
I think it’s okay to not brush it off quickly, you experienced a much closer experience with your mortality. That’s an informative experience
Angie that would have been so stressful! I can't imagine, I'm so glad you're ok but with everything else you had going on, that would have been awful. Thank you for sharing with us
Glad you’re okay! Getting good news after so much stress can take a while to process, so take your time getting back into the groove of things.
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, they were able to treat it and she’s been in remission but now they’re trying to figure out if she has uterine cancer 😢I’m so scared for her and I can’t even begin to imagine what she’s going through.
In regards to not knowing how much you’re going to be charged for a procedure you can always contact the provider ahead of time and ask for an estimate! A law was passed fairly recently in the US requiring health care providers to provide an estimate of charges if it is requested.
I battled NHL in 2021 and then relapsed four months later with incurable leptomeningeal involvement. Here I sit over a year later still hopeful. Everyone who shares a story may educate and encourage those who know something is not quite right in their body.❤
First ❤ love your little catch up videos, it’s not expected that you should talk about something personal to you but I think it’s lovely that you feel you can in this community, truly one of the most wholesome group of followers xxxx
I totally agree!
omg the u.s heath system is absolute nuts. So if you are diagnosed with something quite serious you also have the added stress of cost - thats got to be counter intuitive to any healing process people need. So glad we have free healthcare here in NZ ( covered through our taxes ) Also the look slays and very glad it was a better outcome x
So glad everything turned out well for you! It had to be nerve-wracking for you & Riccardo. Big hugs!
You aren't alone in having different categories of friends. I have co-workers, acquaintances, friends and Friends. I have 4 Friends who are amazing & are in my life forever. You are spot on when you said you felt like you KNEW Betty Jean - I've met people like that, too. Instantaneous connection.
Thanks for sharing your diary with us. Your journey brings laughter, light and contemplation to anyone who watches your content. So well spoken! And your candor is refreshing! Thank you for being my "TH-cam friend" (hey, a new category!)! Heal well and carry on with your bad self! ❤
The unknown is scary especially when it involves cancer. I had to go to the cancer center a few years ago because I had weird lumps in my tongue. I had a teenager and to say I was a mess is putting it mildly. I had to have an MRI and fortunately it was nothing but that doesn’t make the journey less stressful.
I am sorry this happened, especially at such a stressful time, and I hope your recovery is being positive and your babies and husband are spoiling you like you deserve
So glad to hear that things turned out well for you! My sister (she's Angie too!) was going through this same thing this time a year ago. She didn't get great news, but after a VERY difficult year, she's doing really well now. I often see people from outside the US wondering why Americans often don't use their vacation days (when they have them) or travel abroad. This is a big reason why. We never know when something like this can come up and we'll need those vacation days and extra money if we get sick.
I had pre-cancerous cells removed in my early 20’S. Over 20 years later I’m terrified I will have a positive test. The healthcare system isn’t great. Even with insurance you never know what the final bill will be and they can’t tell you for sure what you will owe. Then you need to scrutinize it to make sure it was submitted correctly to your insurance company.
I had a lump in my breast last year. The doctors were like 99% sure it was fine because I was only 22 and have no family history, but they still wanted to remove it to be safe, and it was still super anxiety-inducing and definitely affected my mental health a lot. Sorry to hear you went through that ❤
It sounds like a lot of stress recently; I’m glad you have gotten good news! I found a lump several months ago and thought maybe it was pregnancy-related… not knowing and thinking of my children having a sick mama was kind of terrifying. Once I started nursing my newborn it took a few months to resolve, but that fear settles in your bones in a way nothing else does. Take care of yourself, Angelica!
So sorry to hear about this stressful time. Much love. Something my excellent therapist says is that when we have a major, let's say, anxiety event, baseline everyday anxiety is higher until we can lower it (via whatever works) , but that takes months, not days. If your baseline mental discomfort is high, well, you went thru a physical threat to your well being, so a prolonged high fight or flight is biologically reasonable and worthy of all our empathy, no matter what our individual stories. Also UGHHH I'm sorry that you additionally have the uncertainty that comes with dealing with US health system. P. S. My Singe brushes are my favorite ❤️
I can’t imagine what a relief it must have been to hear the good news. So happy for you 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨
Thank you so much for your bravery in sharing your breast cancer scare. I find it amazing that you're using your outlet to encourage others to seek help regardless of getting good news, or bad news. I'm so happy that everything came back as negative for you. I can only imagine the worry over the last 2 months! ❤
Thanks for sharing your expirience ❤ it warms my heart that you feel comfortable enough with this community to share such personal stuff with us. It means a lot.
I’m so happy to hear you got good news about your biopsy. I oddly went through almost the same experience at the same time as you. I had to get a biopsy after my first mammogram. It luckily turned out to be benign things for me as well. Life is the most precious gift, for sure. I hope you will take very good care of yourself and talk to yourself as if you were talking to your best friend!
My mom my aunt and my sister are all breast cancer surviors. It is ALWAYS scary your emotions and feeling are so valid and I'm so glad it was good news. Your in my prayers. Thank you for sharing Xoxoxo
Most of the time i'm more of a lurker than a chatter. I love your content, not the online community (in general, not necessarily yours).
I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better after the health scare. My aunt battled breast cancer 3 times and i've seen on the sideline what it does to someones mental health and how much fear eats away in your energy and life joy. I think you faught your way and truely kept up appearances.
Besides that i'm so looking forward to your collection arriving home and being able to play with it. And me buying the collection might ckbtribute to you paying of the medical bills. ❤
Hello beautiful people! Angie, I want to thank you for being you and a light in this world. I appreciate you very much and am feeling grateful you are well. Much love💋💚
I am glad your physical health turned out to be well! Sending you love. 🥰