When our conversation got heavy, my friend asked if I wanted to hear some gossip/talk about work etc. And I did. The topic gets heavy and intense very quickly, and sometimes you just need a friend to give you a few moments of normalcy. ❤️
When I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in November of last year there wasn't much in the way of positive messages. It was more like... .You have cancer.. here's your next step. And still to this day I don't get much encouragement, especially from doctors. I really expected to get, " don't worry you got this, you'll beat this, etc." Nada. So I became my own cheerleading squad. I keep positive and encourage myself. You are so right.. we DON'T have a choice.. we either go through treatment or we die. We don't get "options". I've had a double mastectomy with lymph node removal of left armpit. Been through the red devil AC drugs and now I'm on to Taxol. After that I get to look forward to radiation and then a lifetime(hopefully a long one) of pills. I just keep fighting a day at a time. I live in the moment and hope for the future. I wish you all the health, blessings and many years of good times ahead. Hugs from a sister warrior.
A friend told me that his wife had gotten cancer, she is a survivor. He said to me, it just a pump in he road. That helped me a lot. Also, joining a prayer group is a game changer. You’ll find kindness from people that are sensitive. But I agree, it’s amazing how someone react. Stay positive it’s important. I’m a cancer patient.
I think you and your boyfriend are so cute!! My name is Alicia Driggers I'm 35 years old and I also have Breast Cancer Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I was diagnosed June 25 2020. I have Stage2 A ER+ and PR+ and HER2-. I have multi focal on my left breast. Which I'm sure you know means I have multiple tumors in the same quadrant of my breast. I have 3 tumors and altogether the tumors are 3.6cms. The cancer has also spread to at least 2 of my lymph nodes. I just finished my 5 months of chemotherapy treatments. I also underwent 4 rounds of AC and 12 rounds of Taxol. My boyfriend Chris has been super supportive he takes me to all my appointments and I am so blessed to have him. I enjoyed watching your videos. You are funny, and all though the situation your in sucks you seem to look at the bright side. I'm sure you have days just like I do when you feel horrible physically, and mentally, and then you have days when you feel normal. Which is always a plus. I have surgery coming up next in my journey and I will be watching your videos. So you know your videos are helping me. I think its awesome that you are putting your journey, and battle with breast cancer on video for the world to see.
Alicia Driggers I have the same diagnosis but haven't had surgery yet so I don't know if I have mets. I think it's wonderful that you have the support of your man! Best wishes to you for a full recovery. 💞
I was diagnosed with a rare type of liver cancer last year, and honestly it was a little annoying constantly being told positive things by people. I know that they meant well, but sometimes i just needed someone to vent to about my problems. Hearing stuff like "you'll get through it" or "just stay strong" made me feel like they didn't care as much. There was a poster on the wall of the outpatient clinic I go to that says one of those "live laugh love" quotes on there... It just felt like I was being overloaded with positivity. it got to the point where it became triggering to hear. A lot of the time simply listening to someone can do far more than words ever could.
Thank you for this! It can be difficult for caregivers, friends and family to know what is best to say to those with cancer and this vlog truly is so helpful. Sending you positive vibes from Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! 💙💛💙💛
Yes to all of your advice. You've given people who will feel awkward if someone they know gets cancer or get cancer themselves, a lot of insight. Basically it's just a matter of putting yourself in their place. Cancer sucks and it is so scary, time consuming and the treatments make you so sick. Think of who you're talking to, what they may need and your relationship with them. Hope I got the gist of your video. By the way, you and Grey are awesome together!
Great video Sam. I .... stopped being in touch with many people once I got cancer. For various reasons. I believe now only in love. And if I think someone actually did not love me, that was it. I have changed. I am looking ahead now, .... into future, past, ... no longer interests me. My passion, my plans .... my new cancer friends ... new thoughts about life, death, myself .... waaaaoooo ... cancer is so strange, big, and ... I think Sam you are doing great, looking great, and I always look forward to your videos. Xxx ...
I totally agree with everything you’ve said. I’m twice your age and I remember this lady Nancy that sat next to me at my first chemo treatment in 2014. I was 45 and so so scared. She gave me words of encouragement, what to expect and other ways of inspiration she shared with me. I never saw her again but I’ll never forget her. It’s so important to have that circle of true friends and family to love you, lift you up, let you cry and hold your hand. Being a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer patient now for 6 years there’s many things that people have said that helped but one of the things I struggle with is when someone says “You don’t look like you have cancer”. I know it’s their way of being nice but I say to myself “You don’t know what I look like when I first wake up, or when I’m sick to my stomach”. I never want anyone to feel sorry for me, but what I’ve said to those newly diagnosed “I will help answer any questions you may have, but just know that you may not think you’re strong enough, but each day is a new day to realize that you are still here for a reason”. Your journey isn’t done. One of my favorite quotes I say often is “Time is one thing we’re not making more of”. Each day is a blessing. God Bless You Samantha. I really enjoy your enthusiasm and fighting spirit 🙋🏻♀️🙏🏼💜💪🦋
@@aileenm.939 I’m hanging in there. 9 years and counting. Sorry 😞 to hear of your diagnosis. I wish you complete healing. Please make sure you have a great oncology team to help you during this time.
Hold onto your own emotions, please. I found myself comforting everyone rather than them supporting me. Saying, “I’m here for you.” Is fine, but Then. Be There. Lots of people SA Y they’re there but aren’t, not really. Look for needs and fill them. A lot of people undergoing treatment are too overwhelmed or fatigued to ask or even know what to ask FOR.
I have faced life threatening illness, and somehow, some people thought the power of positive thinking would get me well..when SOO much was dependent on good medical care. Reality vs. positivity are very different, indeed.
My neighbor was diagnosed with 4 stage and when she told me i said , if you need rides to appointments i can take you, also if you’re to tired i can get supplies groceries toiletries etc. I can go get them for you. She said Oh okay thank you good to know. Was that okay to say to her? By the way since we’re in Covid times right now i always ask her if it’s okay for me to come over when i have something for her. I don’t ever ask her how she’s doing if she wants to tell me about how her treatments are going then i listen, but I think she likes the idea that I really don’t talk to her about the cancer we just talk about other things like our pets. But she seems to be doing well her hair is growing it’s really cute like yours.
My employees have been asking what they can help with and take off my plate at work. Or just letting me know what they can, because it’s our co workers that know our daily lives best. It’s been such a help and burden lifted during this “in between” phase.
I don't expect anyone to say anything. It's one of those things where it just is what it is. I can't change it but I can do whatever I can to overcome it.
I had no help from family and the community. I live in a very small town. I have to do everything myself including driving to appointments and treatment. I therefore am considered fine, able to do anything and pretty much anything so I'm not getting help and support. They are also treating me like my invasive breast cancer is contagious.
Hey, First of all i wanted to say that I really like your videos! I habe a question: I was thinking about getting a buzz cut and i would really like to know what you think about it. Do you think this is disrespectful to people with cancer?
From a person who has witnessed a loved one going through terminal lung cancer, I got a lot of "oh my aunt had that as well and she died from it" it's very upsetting to hear that phrase when you know the person closest to you is going to die. My Granda was told her had terminal lung and skin cancer, his prognosis was 6-12 months, we only got 2 months and 9 days with him. And yeah I'm holding back the tears while I'm typing this because my Granda was like another dad to me and he was my best friend. Sorry for being like one of those people saying "my Granda had cancer but he died". But I know I'll get to see my Granda again someday along with his wife my Granny
That is such a common thing cancer patients hear and you’re right. It’s not an encouraging thing to say and it’s a little upsetting to hear. I’m so sorry to hear about your Granda ❤️
Great video topic ❤️ I currently am battling two types of rarer cancers for me probably the most helpful/meaningful thing someone has said was do you mind texting me the names of your cancers id like to better understand what your going through❤️😭😭❤️ it showed me they really cared and the pressure of having to explain what my cancers are was lifted . The second thing that was been helpful is people checking in and asking if i need specific thing ie im going to the grocery store do you need anything or has your grass been cut if not would you like me to do it ? I find im more inclined to say yes to help then i am to ask for help. Now one of the worst yet more commonly said thing is whats you prognosis ? This is not an easy thing to answer as for me it cause a lot of emotions and there are more factor to survival then what stats show plus estimated prognosis can be wrong .
That’s awesome! I never even thought of the grass cutting thing but that makes sense. Yeah I don’t like the prognosis thing because it’s impossible to know anything since everyone is different. Hope you are doing well ❤️
Thanks for doing this.Very helpful. I don't know your story, just found you, but I hope and pray you are doing well. :) Gonna sub and check out more of your videos.
Remind them they’re getting lot of information and emotion right now, but that they only need to focus on what’s in front of them right now. The next appt, the days events, making dinner, paying bills etc.
I hope this is the statement you wanted to hear and somebody said it. But I hated being treated like a kindergartener. I know I am getting a lot of information and emotion right now. Don't tell me where to focus. If I don't want to focus on what is in front of me right now, who are you to tell me? Advice is the wrong thing.
@@noeljohnson3918 I think that’s a great point and perspective, thank you for sharing it. I think it’s been more of what I tell others when I’m telling them about my situation actually (now that I think more about it) - when my loved ones get overwhelmed with it all. I also remind myself this too. I can really spiral into a dark place at times, and it’s helpful for me to remind myself that I don’t have to deal with it all right now, but instead focus on what’s in front of me. I think you’re 100% right, I may not take it as well from someone either not very close to me or if it were said with odd context. I really appreciate you giving me that perspective.
@@aprilcoteb4286 Just like everybody's cancer is different, everybody's needs are different. Your points are just as valid as anybody else's. We can only share what we feel, not what somebody else feels. Sometimes when things are going better, you have a better response to positivity, and when things are going badly, you haven't got time for chirpy girls who don't have a clue what it's like to have cancer. Always, the best friend for a cancer patient is another cancer patient. I do like to see these you tubes posted, because it does give people a jumping off place for perspective. You really put yourself out there to give advice, so thanks for your bravery. One piece of advice I think every cancer patient needs to hear is that stupid comments come from people who are trying to show care. Their heart is in the right place, but their words are a bull in a china shop.
I prefer avoid the annoying positive culture where everything has to be seen in a good way or as a good thing. No, plain and simple sometimes it feels like invalidates the feeling or disregard the struggle or gravity of a situation, I felt this when I had family members fighting the coronavirus and others saying “ oh don’t worry he will get better it was a good thing because the hearth needed a break from humanity”. Thank god my family is better. But that mindset is not right.
Monica Young Let's hope it's not a burden! It's probably more of a reaction of fear. It's very scary to find out that loved ones have cancer! I'm recently diagnosed and was terrified. Nobody could make me feel better. I just went into denial but now back to reality. I think having these cancer groups are the best outlet for us. We understand. Healthy people don't and it's understandable. We are all here for each other! 💞
I don't like the "you are strong" statement. It's OK to realize that you, as a patient, may be feeling weak and helpless today, in the face of cancer. Being informed that cancer patients are supposed to be strong is a slap in the face for a person who feels set adrift. Offers of driving are the best. You are not allowed to drive after a lot of appointments when you are perfectly capable of driving. It's really hard to keep finding rides. I actually had a surgery where I was required to have a person sit through the whole thing. It took me six hours from start to finish to get through a 20 minute surgery. Hospital personnel have no respect for your time. I agree about the sappy Pollyanna positivity statements. If I feel down, I don't want to be "chastised" for feeling my feelings by passive aggressive "positivity.". It's OK to say "There really aren't words to express what this news means. I want to be of help, so if you need help, tell me what to do and I will try to do it."
I cringe when I hear, "you got this" What does that mean? Does it mean I'm super woman? Just say, oh I'm sorry. I wish you the best. Not, my grandmother had that and died. Hey, people one day everything is great and the next day you can get your diagnosis!
When our conversation got heavy, my friend asked if I wanted to hear some gossip/talk about work etc. And I did. The topic gets heavy and intense very quickly, and sometimes you just need a friend to give you a few moments of normalcy. ❤️
When I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in November of last year there wasn't much in the way of positive messages. It was more like... .You have cancer.. here's your next step. And still to this day I don't get much encouragement, especially from doctors. I really expected to get, " don't worry you got this, you'll beat this, etc." Nada. So I became my own cheerleading squad. I keep positive and encourage myself. You are so right.. we DON'T have a choice.. we either go through treatment or we die. We don't get "options". I've had a double mastectomy with lymph node removal of left armpit. Been through the red devil AC drugs and now I'm on to Taxol. After that I get to look forward to radiation and then a lifetime(hopefully a long one) of pills. I just keep fighting a day at a time. I live in the moment and hope for the future. I wish you all the health, blessings and many years of good times ahead. Hugs from a sister warrior.
Your treatment is so similar to mine. I hope the rest of Taxol and radiation goes well for you
Incredible resilience 💝 I don’t know you but your resilience will stay in my mind and heart.
A friend told me that his wife had gotten cancer, she is a survivor. He said to me, it just a pump in he road. That helped me a lot. Also, joining a prayer group is a game changer. You’ll find kindness from people that are sensitive. But I agree, it’s amazing how someone react. Stay positive it’s important. I’m a cancer patient.
I think you and your boyfriend are so cute!! My name is Alicia Driggers I'm 35 years old and I also have Breast Cancer Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I was diagnosed June 25 2020. I have Stage2 A ER+ and PR+ and HER2-. I have multi focal on my left breast. Which I'm sure you know means I have multiple tumors in the same quadrant of my breast. I have 3 tumors and altogether the tumors are 3.6cms. The cancer has also spread to at least 2 of my lymph nodes. I just finished my 5 months of chemotherapy treatments. I also underwent 4 rounds of AC and 12 rounds of Taxol. My boyfriend Chris has been super supportive he takes me to all my appointments and I am so blessed to have him. I enjoyed watching your videos. You are funny, and all though the situation your in sucks you seem to look at the bright side. I'm sure you have days just like I do when you feel horrible physically, and mentally, and then you have days when you feel normal. Which is always a plus. I have surgery coming up next in my journey and I will be watching your videos. So you know your videos are helping me. I think its awesome that you are putting your journey, and battle with breast cancer on video for the world to see.
Alicia Driggers
I have the same diagnosis but haven't had surgery yet so I don't know if I have mets. I think it's wonderful that you have the support of your man! Best wishes to you for a full recovery. 💞
Letting them know it may get worse before it gets better, but it will get better and be behind them.
I was diagnosed with a rare type of liver cancer last year, and honestly it was a little annoying constantly being told positive things by people. I know that they meant well, but sometimes i just needed someone to vent to about my problems. Hearing stuff like "you'll get through it" or "just stay strong" made me feel like they didn't care as much. There was a poster on the wall of the outpatient clinic I go to that says one of those "live laugh love" quotes on there... It just felt like I was being overloaded with positivity. it got to the point where it became triggering to hear. A lot of the time simply listening to someone can do far more than words ever could.
Thank you for this comment! I definitely agree :)
Thank you for this! It can be difficult for caregivers, friends and family to know what is best to say to those with cancer and this vlog truly is so helpful. Sending you positive vibes from Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! 💙💛💙💛
Glad you think it’s helpful! Thanks for watching 💙
"We'll get through this together."
love it
Yes to all of your advice. You've given people who will feel awkward if someone they know gets cancer or get cancer themselves, a lot of insight. Basically it's just a matter of putting yourself in their place. Cancer sucks and it is so scary, time consuming and the treatments make you so sick. Think of who you're talking to, what they may need and your relationship with them. Hope I got the gist of your video. By the way, you and Grey are awesome together!
Yep, exactly! Thanks for watching :)
Great video Sam. I .... stopped being in touch with many people once I got cancer. For various reasons. I believe now only in love. And if I think someone actually did not love me, that was it. I have changed. I am looking ahead now, .... into future, past, ... no longer interests me. My passion, my plans .... my new cancer friends ... new thoughts about life, death, myself .... waaaaoooo ... cancer is so strange, big, and ... I think Sam you are doing great, looking great, and I always look forward to your videos. Xxx ...
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing this. Glad you’re looking ahead ❤️
I totally agree with everything you’ve said. I’m twice your age and I remember this lady Nancy that sat next to me at my first chemo treatment in 2014. I was 45 and so so scared. She gave me words of encouragement, what to expect and other ways of inspiration she shared with me. I never saw her again but I’ll never forget her. It’s so important to have that circle of true friends and family to love you, lift you up, let you cry and hold your hand. Being a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer patient now for 6 years there’s many things that people have said that helped but one of the things I struggle with is when someone says “You don’t look like you have cancer”. I know it’s their way of being nice but I say to myself “You don’t know what I look like when I first wake up, or when I’m sick to my stomach”.
I never want anyone to feel sorry for me, but what I’ve said to those newly diagnosed “I will help answer any questions you may have, but just know that you may not think you’re strong enough, but each day is a new day to realize that you are still here for a reason”. Your journey isn’t done. One of my favorite quotes I say often is “Time is one thing we’re not making more of”. Each day is a blessing. God Bless You Samantha. I really enjoy your enthusiasm and fighting spirit 🙋🏻♀️🙏🏼💜💪🦋
I love this! Thanks for this comment. I also don't like the "You don't look like you have cancer" comment
How are you now? Im MBC as well ...just diagnosed early this year and been depress
@@aileenm.939 I’m hanging in there. 9 years and counting. Sorry 😞 to hear of your diagnosis. I wish you complete healing. Please make sure you have a great oncology team to help you during this time.
I loved when you said “Rrrrrrrrrr” and wrote it next to you these little details show your funny personality!
Lol thank you
I'd say just being there for them. That's the best thing. And listen. That's what helped my bro who had it.
Good advice!
Hold onto your own emotions, please. I found myself comforting everyone rather than them supporting me. Saying, “I’m here for you.” Is fine, but Then. Be There. Lots of people SA Y they’re there but aren’t, not really. Look for needs and fill them. A lot of people undergoing treatment are too overwhelmed or fatigued to ask or even know what to ask FOR.
Yep yep yep!
I have faced life threatening illness, and somehow, some people thought the power of positive thinking would get me well..when SOO much was dependent on good medical care. Reality vs. positivity are very different, indeed.
I do believe staying positive helped me get through treatment, but it definitely wasn’t the only thing. I needed to be realistic too
My neighbor was diagnosed with 4 stage and when she told me i said , if you need rides to appointments i can take you, also if you’re to tired i can get supplies groceries toiletries etc. I can go get them for you. She said Oh okay thank you good to know. Was that okay to say to her? By the way since we’re in Covid times right now i always ask her if it’s okay for me to come over when i have something for her. I don’t ever ask her how she’s doing if she wants to tell me about how her treatments are going then i listen, but I think she likes the idea that I really don’t talk to her about the cancer we just talk about other things like our pets. But she seems to be doing well her hair is growing it’s really cute like yours.
I had a friend ask if she could take me to an appt so we could spend time together. I thought hat was nice.
I am watching you from Morocco
I wish you happiness
Thank you!
My employees have been asking what they can help with and take off my plate at work. Or just letting me know what they can, because it’s our co workers that know our daily lives best. It’s been such a help and burden lifted during this “in between” phase.
I don't expect anyone to say anything. It's one of those things where it just is what it is. I can't change it but I can do whatever I can to overcome it.
Samantha, you do great! Such a natural! So young and so knowledgeable! You look so cute with the curls, beautiful!
Thank you!
I had no help from family and the community. I live in a very small town. I have to do everything myself including driving to appointments and treatment. I
therefore am considered fine, able to do anything and pretty much anything so I'm not getting help and support. They are also treating me like my invasive breast cancer is contagious.
I saved this to take to my stepdad, unfortunately he didn’t last a year from diagnosis.
Hey,
First of all i wanted to say that I really like your videos!
I habe a question: I was thinking about getting a buzz cut and i would really like to know what you think about it. Do you think this is disrespectful to people with cancer?
not at all
From a person who has witnessed a loved one going through terminal lung cancer, I got a lot of "oh my aunt had that as well and she died from it" it's very upsetting to hear that phrase when you know the person closest to you is going to die. My Granda was told her had terminal lung and skin cancer, his prognosis was 6-12 months, we only got 2 months and 9 days with him. And yeah I'm holding back the tears while I'm typing this because my Granda was like another dad to me and he was my best friend. Sorry for being like one of those people saying "my Granda had cancer but he died". But I know I'll get to see my Granda again someday along with his wife my Granny
That is such a common thing cancer patients hear and you’re right. It’s not an encouraging thing to say and it’s a little upsetting to hear. I’m so sorry to hear about your Granda ❤️
Great video topic ❤️ I currently am battling two types of rarer cancers for me probably the most helpful/meaningful thing someone has said was do you mind texting me the names of your cancers id like to better understand what your going through❤️😭😭❤️ it showed me they really cared and the pressure of having to explain what my cancers are was lifted . The second thing that was been helpful is people checking in and asking if i need specific thing ie im going to the grocery store do you need anything or has your grass been cut if not would you like me to do it ? I find im more inclined to say yes to help then i am to ask for help. Now one of the worst yet more commonly said thing is whats you prognosis ? This is not an easy thing to answer as for me it cause a lot of emotions and there are more factor to survival then what stats show plus estimated prognosis can be wrong .
That’s awesome! I never even thought of the grass cutting thing but that makes sense. Yeah I don’t like the prognosis thing because it’s impossible to know anything since everyone is different. Hope you are doing well ❤️
Your advise is so helpful. I want to be useful yet I don’t want to be pushy. Making suggestions is a great idea. Thank you
I love it, thank you for Sharing 🥰
Thanks for watching!
Letting me know they’ll reach out to my husband/sister etc to arrange helping them or helping with the kids, a play date etc.
Thanks for the advice!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for doing this.Very helpful. I don't know your story, just found you, but I hope and pray you are doing well. :) Gonna sub and check out more of your videos.
Thank you! Glad this was helpful
Remind them they’re getting lot of information and emotion right now, but that they only need to focus on what’s in front of them right now. The next appt, the days events, making dinner, paying bills etc.
I hope this is the statement you wanted to hear and somebody said it. But I hated being treated like a kindergartener. I know I am getting a lot of information and emotion right now. Don't tell me where to focus. If I don't want to focus on what is in front of me right now, who are you to tell me? Advice is the wrong thing.
@@noeljohnson3918 I think that’s a great point and perspective, thank you for sharing it. I think it’s been more of what I tell others when I’m telling them about my situation actually (now that I think more about it) - when my loved ones get overwhelmed with it all. I also remind myself this too. I can really spiral into a dark place at times, and it’s helpful for me to remind myself that I don’t have to deal with it all right now, but instead focus on what’s in front of me.
I think you’re 100% right, I may not take it as well from someone either not very close to me or if it were said with odd context. I really appreciate you giving me that perspective.
@@aprilcoteb4286 Just like everybody's cancer is different, everybody's needs are different. Your points are just as valid as anybody else's. We can only share what we feel, not what somebody else feels. Sometimes when things are going better, you have a better response to positivity, and when things are going badly, you haven't got time for chirpy girls who don't have a clue what it's like to have cancer. Always, the best friend for a cancer patient is another cancer patient. I do like to see these you tubes posted, because it does give people a jumping off place for perspective. You really put yourself out there to give advice, so thanks for your bravery. One piece of advice I think every cancer patient needs to hear is that stupid comments come from people who are trying to show care. Their heart is in the right place, but their words are a bull in a china shop.
Why is it every time I think about you and wondering how you are a video pops up .
Guess I can read your mind lol
I prefer avoid the annoying positive culture where everything has to be seen in a good way or as a good thing. No, plain and simple sometimes it feels like invalidates the feeling or disregard the struggle or gravity of a situation, I felt this when I had family members fighting the coronavirus and others saying “ oh don’t worry he will get better it was a good thing because the hearth needed a break from humanity”. Thank god my family is better. But that mindset is not right.
What that’s so messed up they said that to you. I’m glad they are better!
I hate when people say I am sorry you have cancer! I have to ignore people it's awkward. I feel like cancer is a burden to my spouse.
I hate that too!
Monica Young
Let's hope it's not a burden! It's probably more of a reaction of fear.
It's very scary to find out that loved ones have cancer! I'm recently diagnosed and was terrified. Nobody could make me feel better. I just went into denial but now back to reality. I think having these cancer groups are the best outlet for us. We understand. Healthy people don't and it's understandable. We are all here for each other! 💞
I don't like the "you are strong" statement. It's OK to realize that you, as a patient, may be feeling weak and helpless today, in the face of cancer. Being informed that cancer patients are supposed to be strong is a slap in the face for a person who feels set adrift. Offers of driving are the best. You are not allowed to drive after a lot of appointments when you are perfectly capable of driving. It's really hard to keep finding rides. I actually had a surgery where I was required to have a person sit through the whole thing. It took me six hours from start to finish to get through a 20 minute surgery. Hospital personnel have no respect for your time.
I agree about the sappy Pollyanna positivity statements. If I feel down, I don't want to be "chastised" for feeling my feelings by passive aggressive "positivity.". It's OK to say "There really aren't words to express what this news means. I want to be of help, so if you need help, tell me what to do and I will try to do it."
Noel Johnson
"Your Strong" if only that meant you will be cured. Don't say this please!
❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Hey Samantha. I’m also a cancer patient in remission. I also document my journey. Would ya like to collaborate?? Let me know. 🤗
❤️
I cringe when I hear, "you got this"
What does that mean? Does it mean I'm super woman? Just say, oh I'm sorry. I wish you the best. Not, my grandmother had that and died.
Hey, people one day everything is great and the next day you can get your diagnosis!
If you see someone w/o hair please don't ask if they have cancer!
“My grandmother had that and died” is the worst thing to say but people say it so much haha
@@SamanthaL
Good thing you have either heard it all and also have a great sense of humor!
Staying strong is not a cure for cancer. People, please don't say that!