Do I Regret My Past Medical Decisions? | Stage 4 Breast Cancer - Answering Questions
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- Do I regret my past medical decisions? This was one of the questions that came up on my recent videos about my reoccurrence of metastatic breast cancer.
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0:00 Intro & My Recent Video
0:53 How am I Doing and What is Treatment Plan?
2:41 Mean Comments - Do I Delete Them?
4:39 Why Didn't I Get an MRI Sooner?
8:31 Is my Family Offended from me Calling them out?
9:35 Was I Really in 9/10 Pain?
10:56 How My Family Tried to Help Me
11:57 Do I Regret Past Treatment Decisions?
12:51 Do I Regret Getting a Lumpectomy instead of Mastectomy?
15:43 Do I Regret Stopping my Cancer Meds and Having a Baby?
24:30 My Cocky Attitude?
26:19 Do I Regret Not Getting a Scan Sooner?
29:07 Living in the Moment
30:20 When I'm Starting New Treatment
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I'm a breast cancer lifer and I think you are incredibly wise! I am especially impressed about your comments on your daughter. The bottom line is that any of the hormone blockers and medications that you were on would have simply slowed down what was already in your body. We all know this who have had breast cancer. You felt unwell, and so you prioritized a healthy and fit lifestyle, relationship with your husband, and a child. Everyone has priorities.i honour you! It would not have stopped this cancer from coming back. All that would have happened is you would have postponed having children, and likely never had them. Your daughter is a precious gift not just for you but for your entire family and for the world! Anyone that would think otherwise, I have no time for!
Well said!
Brilliant comment 👍
Perfectly said!
Absolutely!!
Such an amazing comment! Beautifully put!
I’ll say it loud and PROUD! I report rude, judgemental, harmful and bullying comments to TH-cam. Period. A young woman gracious and freaking COURAGEOUS enough to share her journey deserves compassion and respect. Thank you Sam 💪🏾✝️💕
Why dont you move to North Korea?
@@ingevonschneider5100why? 🤔
@chloe: 💯
why are keep fueling the negativity fire. Let it die out by itself by ignoring it. Some people are just drawn to negativity without realizing they need to ignore it.
Eye roll. Haha oh no Imma scared of the lady with her scary words about reporting comments.
Lady, the ability to provide a FAIR COMMENT is essential for FREE SPEECH.
This broad posted a PUBLIC video for PUBLIC consumption on a PUBLIC forum, and she has enabled replies. Free comment has been invited and encouraged. As long as the free comment is not attacking her gender, her race, her ethnicity, etc, it is allowed under free speech law, and constitutionally protected in the US.
So yah, scary Karen, go ahead and report 😂😂😂😂
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. I had surgery, chemo, and radiation. My breast cancer came back in 2021. This time, I had a double mastectomy, and chemo. My ER positive breast cancer from 2007 was now Triple Negative in 2021...a very aggressive form of breast cancer. It has been a difficult journey for me with so many decisions to make. Samantha, I feel your pain, and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Blessings to you.
Wow just read your story and exactly same years apart mine has come back I had triple negative but now have hormonal had all same treatments as you but other way round … they really don’t let us know how common this is for breast cancers and how high the risk is off it coming back … hate cancer sending much ❤
Sending you love and hugs
Thank you for sharing and hope you are doing well!
Sorry to hear that your cancer returned. I didn’t realize it could change forms. I had hormonal positive in 2010. May I ask what stage your original cancer was? Hugs
My original breast cancer in 2007 was Stage 2.
Dearest Samantha....I'm a 62 year old woman and somehow you popped up on my TH-cam feed yesterday.... I'm so happy that happened! I want you to know that your perspectives are ones that are affecting and influencing me as I am in the process of becoming an older woman. They are the truth and they are timeless for everyone. I can see in you, and hear in your voice and words, the beautiful family you've grown up in. Your perspective is so loving, warm and appreciative of what all of the spiritual teachers tell us.... 'remember to appreciate the moment... it's all we have.' At least, it's all we know we have until the next moment. Your baby is SO LUCKY to have you as her Mom, and to be born into your family and your husband's family. You're the kind of person I look up to and I'm so grateful you're sharing your story and your thoughts. You're giving me more confidence to live in the moment and make brave./ bold decisions, and not to regret them. Sending love, peace and positivity your way. Susan
Thank you :)
No regrets,honey
Each person has the right to choose what is right for their own physical and mental health
My Mother refused Chemo after a reoccurrence of her cancer
She lived well and actively until 94
She told the Doctor that Tamoxifen was awful
Good Luck 👍
She is kind of a nasty personality.
Can’t comment. We are all individual in our diagnosis’s, treatment plans and overall prognosis. Yes tamoxifen is a harsh drug? But it works…
@@rachelburton1828I mean it works for some and not for others…
Could I please ask how old your mother was when she refused the Chemo ❤
One thing for sure, your medical experiences have given you wisdom beyond your age. Being grateful about last year is an example of that. Many people would be so caught up in what might not happen, that they could not enjoy the blessing of what you have already received. My daughter died of cancer in 2012. We traveled together to Houston for treatments and such. We had the best time, even under the very scary conditions. She and I were both busy people. She had just had a baby, she was a wife, teacher and had lots of friends and hobbies. After she died, I figured out the time we got to spend together alone (because of cancer) and compared it to how much time we would have been able to do this under normal circumstances and I realized it would have taken decades of an hour here and there (potentially) to accumulate that many hours of super wonderful time alone together. God paid it forward to me and I try to remember that as I continue to miss her so much. Always count your blessings! It makes all the difference in the world. My daughter lived more in her 32 years of life than many do in 90. It's all relative and praise God, I know I will see her again.
That's a beautiful way to feel about it. God gave you your time together before she passed ❤
I'm so sorry you had to endure that loss. I love your positive attitude. Your daughter is blessed to have you as her Mom for eternity ❤️🙏
Love this. Thank you for sharing
left side - heart is located and radiation can damage your heart as well.
@@Daniela-Christianson Thank you for saying that! It really blessed me.💕
Samantha this is your journey and everyone's experiences dealing with cancer are different. No one should question or judge your description of your experience or your decisions. You are courageous and strong. For what it's worth, I think the decisions you've made are very well thought out. I appreciate your including us on your journey. I'm praying for you and wishing you and your family all the very best.
@@SeparateOneshmm, should she have said cancer trip or cancer vacation? I’m not thinking of any easier way to describe it other than journey. You never know what you will be going through. There are many good and bad things happening, sometimes both at the same time. It is a journey.
You are right. Regretting past decisions is pointless. Quality of life is what matters
I am also a survivor, I know the journey can be depressing and overwhelming but all shall be well in the end. Be strong.
Thank you for this video. I also have er+ stage 4 breast cancer to my spine and am struggling with my treatment plan. It’s helpful to hear how you made your decisions and no one understands how difficult these decisions are until they have cancer and need to think them through. I appreciate your openness and honesty. Take care ❤️😊
I hope you find the treatment plan that works best for you!
I totally agree with you! You have to make the best decisions for yourself! I stopped taking my hormone blocker after trying 3 different meds. I was so depressed from the meds that I wasn’t living a happy life. I’d rather potentially live a shorter happy life than be miserable. I’m so glad you decided to have your sweet baby!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. Six surgeries later I’m cancer free and decided not to take Anastrozole. I’ve tried every medication available and they all gave me horrible side effects. I couldn’t go to work or just feel normal. I’m sure some folks would disagree but I’d rather have quality of life over quantity. You can’t judge until you’ve been there yourself…period. You are my inspiration and I pray for you every day! You are wonderful! 🙏💗
I agree, you can’t judge someone, for their decision. We can only do the best we can with the knowledge we have at the time. I’m sorry to hear you had such severe side effects on aromatase therapy. I have recently started Letrazole have been fortunately the only side effect to date has been knee and hand joint pain particularly in the morning. I feel like my joints have aged 15 years in 6 weeks. Movement really helps me. I have had moments where I have felt how do this medication for 5 years. You only know what is right for you based on YOUR lived experience. No one has a right judge. ❤
Congrats on being cancer free! Sounds like you are making the choices that are right for you and that’s great :)
I’m glad you’re doing well on letrozole!
@@SamanthaL Samantha you are spot on. We need to make the choices that are right for us. Not to please others. 🥰
I remember when you went on here and said you were going off your treatments. I was worried of course but had a sneaking suspicion that you were planning a baby. It’s what nearly all young married women I know have always done! Gone off their pills and had a baby, myself included. I silently cheered when you announced your pregnancy. I understand every single word you’ve said here. I’m proud of your decisions. I know I would have done the exact same things. Why would ANYONE let cancer steal anything so important as having a baby from them? You are a wonderful example of someone who is following her dreams and life plans despite horrible obstacles. Please keep doing this. The world needs you! People need to see this! You are wonderful Samantha. XX
Hi Samantha, if you read this comment I just want you to know that knowing your story is helping me live more in the present and less in the fear of cancer. I found your channel when I was diagnosed with triple positive stage 3B breast cancer in 2021. I spent all of 2022 in treatment and also struggled with all the same decisions you’ve discussed in your videos. I particularly found the video about your decision to stop the medication the most helpful because choosing to stay on it has been one of the hardest choices to make for me. Although I’ve chosen to stay on mine, it is something I think about every day and I do understand why you made your choice. Everyone’s cancer journey is so different and specific to each individual. I admire your courage, fearlessness and strength because I know how it feels what it takes to live in this reality. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this comment. I hope your treatment continues to go well!
Stage II doing radiation now. Post-menopausal, supposed to be doing aromatase inhibitors but they were awful, will rethink after radiation. Have a STEM background, read the original trials that led to aromatase use. Forget the actual numbers now but for this group studied, reduced risk of recurrence from around 7% to 3.5% or some such. So, yes, relative risk reduced by 50% (this is the only number the docs tell you) but absolute risk is like 3-4%. For the dire side effects (I already have thin bones and the joint pain was crazy as well as fatigue and depression), yeah, I think I'll take my chances. So, yeah, I am going out on a limb here @SamanthaL and going to say your choice to go off the meds made a total of...zero percent effect on the cancer returning. People forget you were ALREADY diagonosed with stage IV due to the spread and, as you mentioned, yeah, did NOT come back in your breast. Oh and I am doing this in Taipei, since I work here now and no option for mastectomy, only lumpectomy (surgery is cheaper, public hospital...). And my mammogram 6 months before my diagnosis AND 3D ultrasound did NOT catch it as it was...uh between my breasts over the sternum so people saying I should have done this or that...please be quiet. Did my stuff, didn't catch it, tests are not foolproof. People need some compassion. I admire you greatly. Best of luck.
@@SamanthaL left side - heart is located and radiation can damage your heart as well.
I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in April, 2016. I will NEVER forget the day. Extremely life altering. The mental part is almost worse than the physical. I had double mastectomies, chemo and radiation. I've been on Arimidex since Oct. 2016. But, I am MUCH older than you and already had my child!!! SO - NO one should judge you!!!!! They are NOT in your SHOES. This f*king dx is a difficult life - whether on the meds or not!!!! Your daughter is a beautiful blessing and you are a wonderful mother. 💕
Samantha, you are an amazing woman who dealing so well with what you have in front of you. I am a breast cancer survivor and I received so much u solicited advice and such hurtful comments. I do realize they came from people that cared about me and wanted to help. They just had no idea. Unfortunately, it goes with the territory. I didn’t have to go through my cancer with a small child, my kids were grown. Please know there is a light at the end of the long dark tunnel and the judgments from other are not anything that you need to concern yourself with. Have courage and know that you are loved and admired by others💕
Love your perspective! #1 is you set the stage that you are not living a fear of cancer you are simply responding to what you need to get rid of current cancer!
You are a CHAMP! I had stage 4 cancer… you do what is best and LIVES! Congratulations on getting treatment so you can live ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so incredibly angry that people made you feel like you needed to explain or justify your decisions. No one will EVER understand unless they’ve had to make those same decisions themselves. Those who are criticizing or who don’t understand should just be incredibly thankful they have not had to do so. Just because you put yourself out on social media doesn’t mean people have the right to judge or say mean things. Your social media involvement helped me through my breast cancer journey. (I abhor the word journey) I’m extremely grateful for people like you who share. I’ve always said, and I stick to this….. if I haven’t learned another thing from having cancer, it’s that your life is yours to decide how YOU want to live it. We all have that choice whether we have cancer or not. Cancer just brings that to the forefront and forces our decisions sooner. You and I see eye to eye on this and of course we have both had cancer. I love your videos and appreciate you more than you will EVER know but please stop trying to explain to these people who evidently have no clue or empathy at all. Continue to LIVE the life that’s best for you. You’re rocking it sister! ❤
I'm so glad it was helpful. That's why I do it! I do welcome the judgmental comments because sometimes they help me think through my thoughts and decisions and become more confident. It helps me learn more about myself and I hope that by responding to them, it helps other people see my point of view too!
@@SamanthaL a beautiful way to see it!
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The most recent advice I have been giving fellow cancer patients is to make sure you don't get too much contrast iodine from tests in too short of a time. Within 24 hours I had 3 contrast CT's and one contrasted X-Ray. This harmed my kidneys to the point they were only functioning at 22%. I never knew this could happen. Now I know.
You're incredibly strong and wise and it is an honor to be a part of your journey!🙂
Try parsley tea....it works for me ,although I do not know how my kidney function, at least there is no more protein in urine
Wow, that's a bit crazy! I think they should have scheduled them further apart since they know this can be an issue! Yes, all those contrast agents are pretty awful, the MRI ones also super unhealthy (gadolinium I think). I was so scared afterwards I was drinking constantly...good luck to you!!
My God
I'm so sorry for the kidneys ..I didn't know this attacks kidneys.
I have BC stage 2 invasive, and the hormontherapie is breaking me down.
A big depression, followed no sleep, tired all the time, and a big sadness . I think I m a dead alive.....😪😪😪😪
Breastfeeding my children was the best experience of my life. And if I was you and had to make the choice I would have done the same. And it is worth it. LIVING your life is so much better then existing in pain and fear. So happy for you ❤ I’m sure your daughter is worth every second of cancer returning and stopping the treatment before and being able to have the baby ❤ why life in fear and pain? Even if that mean you could possible live less long, I’d rather live as much as I can ❤ you just look down at that precious life you created and you’ll know it’s worth everything ❤
I wasn't expecting to enjoy breastfeeding as much as I did. Especially in the beginning, it was pretty painful for me. It turned into one of the coolest things I've ever done, maybe THE coolest thing.
As a 48 year old woman who just had a double mastectomy for IDC (ER pos) 2 weeks ago…..I am absolutely dreading getting on hormone blockers. I think I am more fearful of the awful side effects than cancer. I know that sounds crazy but I can relate to your thoughts. I think you educated yourself on all your options and really thought things through. Please please don’t let anyone beat you up for your choices. They are yours and yours only. And…you are so right, many people on the meds still get cancer back so you just don’t know. I can only imagine how hard this is for you especially being so young. I pray you kick cancers ass and have many wonderful years ahead with your family. Your channel was one of the first I found after my cancer diagnosis. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤
Thank you! I’ve had many people tell me they easily tolerate hormone blockers. I hope that is the case for you!
I have been on anastrozole for almost a year and tolerating it quite well. Almost everyone gets achy bones, the best thing to do is walk, a lot, at least 10,000 steps a day. The rest of the side effects were temporary for me, like for a month I was shedding a lot of hair, then it stopped. I used to take the pill in the morning and would feel tired in the afternoon , but actually not sleepy. Now I take it in the evening and I have no significant issues. No hot flashes either! Thousands of women have very little side effects.
I’m impressed Samantha. You are very wise and anyone who thinks different isn’t wise at all. I’ve never had cancer of any kind and at 62 I’m lucky. You know what’s right for you and having a baby is a gift from God. You made your choices to fit your life and I applaud you.
Your life, your choices. That's a beautiful life philosophy to pass on to your daughter: Weigh the pros and cons of any choice to be made, then do what's right for you. Follow that path with conviction and no regrets. Carry on, Sweet Samantha.
I live with blood cancer and I can relate to a lot of this. Completely understand being tired if tests and medical intervention. It is tiring and traumatic.
Currently undergoing treatment and I’m so amazed at your bravery for tackling all these negative comments. Cancer takes sooo much away from us. Making decisions about our own treatment is empowering. We control our lives and our bodies. Fight on sister!! So happy that you chose to become a mom. You made the right decision for you!
I love your logic and decisions. We don't know the future and we have to just pray and do our best. I had breast cancer twice and, a few months after completing treatment for the second one, I survived a cardiac arrest and now run life dependent on a pacemaker. It is thought that my heart stopped as a result of cancer treatments! All we can do is to do our best and trust God for the rest. I applaud your common sense and look forward to more installments on your channel.
Thank you! I hope you’re doing well
No one has the right to judge you or the decisions that you've made. They aren't walking your journey! Second guessing yourself after the fact is simply pointless. You've got this, Samatha. Live your life on your terms, not on other peoples opinions. Sending you prayers for healing. 🙏❤
This was a fun one for me! I tried my best to answer these difficult questions. Let me know if you have any others! You can watch the video I am referencing here: th-cam.com/video/FHoVtinJSb0/w-d-xo.html
You're always positive and so smart. Thank you!
You are a strong wonderful woman ❤ I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in 22. Mammogram did not detect my cancer, I had a biopsy on one Breast and they decided to do an MRI and found it on the other side. It was a scary time but I made it through it! All decisions on your treatment are personal and hard. I do not regret my decisions either. You are so blessed with a wonderful family and a beautiful child. Praying for you, sending you lots of love 💗
I don't know what it's like to be in your shoes, so I can't say I know what you're going through, but I do hope day to day life gets better for you and that your body responds to treatment. Thank you for sharing parts of your life with us and for educating many of us. Much love to you and your family.
Thank you. Doing better already!
Listening to you explain the toughest decisions people have to face is just heartbreaking. You did what is best for you and there are no guarantees. This isn't your fault. Thinking of you and your family as always!
Samantha it was interesting and your decisions have nothing to do with anyone else. We are all adults here and you have been kind enough to take us through your cancer journey showing us how you coped, how medication affected you, how you chose to deal with the many decisions us cancer patients have to face. We are all different and nobody should have to justify to someone else why they made a certain choice. I think the majority of people who watch your videos totally understand you but you will always get people who have the audacity to question other people’s decisions. You amaze me, you have been through so much at such a young age, you are obviously intelligent and have had to make decisions that must have been so hard. Please know that I admire you and wish you all the best, sending so much love and positive healing vibes your way xx
Most people who watch are amazing and I'm so glad to have such kind and supportive viewers :)
I've always been amazed at how level-headed you are. It's obvious to me that all your decisions were well thought out! Take care of yourself, that beautiful baby and Gray.❤
I also have hormone positive breast cancer with a higher oncotype. I also chose a lumpectomy because of the risk of it popping up anywhere else in my body. I'm getting ready to start the same medications you took now but I certainly understand why you chose the path you chose. Even with medication, there is no guarantee that your outcome would have been different. I am so sorry this is happening to you and I wish you nothing but complete and total remission. ❤
Thank you! I hope your treatment goes well for you!
The more people who love your daughter the more enriched your daughter’s life will be!!! Cancer is not one stop shopping. You be you; you are in charge of your path negotiating the treatment. Good luck and I pray you make a speedy and complete recovery!!!
Nice to see you Samantha! Hindsight is always 20/20 and mean people, gotta be mean.
You are awesome and I'm sorry you are made to explain yourself. I think some people miss your incredible wit and humour. I love your philosophy on life and cancer.
Your appreciation for your baby, your husband and your family is touching.
Keeping you and your family in all my positive thoughts. You got this! ❤
I second this comment, especially being sorry you are made to explain yourself. I, too, had breast cancer last year. I’m on an anti-estrogen and a “chemo” drug. The side effects are too horrible to live with. Until someone has walked in your shoes, no one can or should judge you! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I’ve watched your videos more than one time. I wake up every morning, say my prayers, and you are always included. I’m 61. I can’t imagine what you are going through at such a young age. I pray that God will heal you, and you will reach the age of 61.
@@maggieg5719 so sorry you are going through this. Wishing you strength and better days to come. 💛
@@debraj5540 Thank you Debra! Have a blessed weekend!
Hang in there Sam! Never regret a decision and always live life to the fullest!!❤
You look radiant in this video❤ also, I support 100% the decisions you have made. You're wise beyond your years ! I'm also so happy you got to breastfeed!! Wishing you well during the treatment process . Xoxo
My mother passed from breast ca when I was 5 I am in my late 30s I live with a cloud over my head about what if cancer is my story ….and hearing this story I wonder what I would do in such a situation and I think you did and are doing what is best for you under the circumstances. I truly appreciate your candor and willingness to share your story!
Thank you 💕
You’ve matured so much over the years. I’m that stage4 one who is still on all the drugs you threw out. No op , no chemo and no radiation though.
4,5 years now hormonal and K. Little side effects and too old for babies , so I’m sticking by them and hoping for no progression.
I’m so happy for you having a baby and enjoying life 👍👍👍
Good luck with treatment x
I'm glad you're doing well, have little side effects, and have found the treatment that works best for you!
@@SamanthaL didn’t mean to patronise you , motherhood suits you 💪
Samantha, you are a remarkable young woman and mother! I don’t think you’re cocky at all! You’re just trying to be optimistic and hold your head up high. I send my prayers to you!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Samantha, I think you’re an incredibly strong spirited woman. From your first video, I’ve admired your candor, your bravery and your ability to make rational decisions! You’re a great person. I’ll be praying for you and your little family. God Bless you honey! Stay strong ❤
Thank so much for your video, my mum is going through breast cancer and these videos are so needed! I’m utterly shocked by the comments you get on TH-cam!! I respect all your decisions completely until we as individuals are in these situations we do not know what decisions we would make!!
We are all at risk of dying every day whether we like it or not, can’t believe anyone would criticise you for starting a family!! Sending you lots of love ❤️! Thank you again for sharing your journey! Xx 😘
Samantha, you are a light and an inspiration! Wonderful to hear from you - so interesting to better understand your perspective on past decisions. For those of us on a similar path, please know we appreciate the life altering effects of meds and the tough, complex decisions. We’re with you in your upcoming treatment. Hoping you will share so we can all learn. Your sweet baby girl is there to make all those treatment days better!
Wishing you all the very best with your treatment Samantha...I have absolutely no idea as to how you cope in this situation but you are clearly a smart woman, surrounded by a loving family, and obviously you have thought this through! Sending positive energy from the UK.
All Dr's told me to do a double masectomy. I listened to all options from all Dr's and decided what was best for ME and what I could live with. In the end, I decided I was more comfortable with a lumpectomy. I also only made it 16 months on Tamoxifen. The first 15 weren't bad. The last, I couldn't work and couldn't even stand to wash dishes. I literally had to sit on a bar stool to do dishes I was so dizzy and feeling awful i just couldn't function. I'm now just passed 5 years post treatment. Honesty, no one can say what they'd do until they are actually in that position.
My step grandmother lived with stage 4 bc for 20 years.
Where did it spread that she have survived for two decades?
I so respect that your decisions are not motivated by fear. I know so many people who have lived in absolute misery from cancer treatments and missed out on the opportunity to live any quality life. You are wise beyond your years.
I can't stand haters that comment because time goes by so quickly and your time could be used to help others rather than addressing idiot haters comments. Thank you for clarifying. You do what's best for you and your family.
Your story showed up in my YTube list awhile back. I don’t have cancer but my partner was recently diagnosed with endo..Cancer & is recovering from a complete Hysterectomy now & slowly getting better. I can however relate to your pain issues as I have several autoimmune disorders which have been destroying my spine & the pain is horrible at times. Everyone wants me to have back surgery, so far I haven’t & I’m ok with it. Why? Because it may make my life worse. We all have to make choices everyday & we hope for the best outcome. 2nd guessing does no one any good. So Sam Im praying for you & your family. I’m sure this is not an easy journey for you! Quality of life is important & I think a lot of us forget that. ❤
Thank you. I hope you find relief for your pain!
Long time subscriber here. You are one of my favorite posters. Those people with their thoughts never even crossed my mind. I’ve listened to you long enough to not even think of those things. You meticulously think through most every thing you do or make a decision about. (I also know how much you like sweets. 😊 Me too. Life’s too short not to have chocolate.)
People who make rude comments are mentally ill. You are kind enough to keep us up to date. With taking care of a baby and living your life as mom and wife. I wish you the best. You seem to have common sense, and that’s how you make your decisions. Thank you for taking the time for us. ❤jo
I’m so sorry to hear of your cancer return. I will keep you in my prayers. I’ve just been diagnosed with ER+ breast cancer too which is why I watched your video. What I want to tell you is that it makes me so sad that in all of the hardships and all you’re going through (which people without cancer can’t ever understand) you’re having to explain yourself and your decisions…. That’s YOUR business and YOUR journey through all of this. And each of us makes the best decisions we can in our lives. I pray for healing and strength for you and encourage you to not even feel obligated to explain or justify your decisions and actions to all of the nay sayers and attackers/accusers who post. I hope you’ll focus on all of the positive, loving, encouraging words shared and that you’ll find comfort and help in those. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for putting yourself out there and making thees videos. Sorry that you feel you have to explain yourself to the people being jerks to you. I think you do a great job of explaining yourself and have helped many people out there feel less alone in their diagnosis. Wishing you the best with your upcoming treatments. You are incredibly strong to have gone through all this and still be vulnerable online.
I am a cancer survivor of 16 years. (Non Hodgkins Lymphoma). My story is similar as my pain was in my back and hip area. It took over a year for docs to figure out the diagnosis. Back pain and any kind of pain is a monster for anyone who feels it. There’s no way to compare from person to person , nor should there be. I commend you for sharing your story and I hope you ignore any kind of negativity that may come your way. You don’t need it especially with all you’re going through. Please never feel you have to explain anything to anyone, myself included. I appreciate you and your sharing. My aunt was recently diagnosed with lung cancer (small cell carcinoma), a few weeks ago. It’s the strangest thing that I happened upon your earlier video because she has two vertebra fractured and they now believe it’s the cancer possibly going to her spine. I’d never heard of that until your video and it has helped my family understand so much more. Can’t thank you enough and sorry for the novel. I wish you all the best!! ❤
Also wanted to tell you that I had a client who battled breast cancer countless times and while I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone, she was a champ! Even at the ripe old age of 80! I miss her dearly, and as horrible as it is, some cancers can be beaten! I’m proof of it and I believe she was as well. Keep your head up always 🙏🏻♥️
That is a crazy coincidence. I hope your aunt gets better soon!
@@SamanthaL thanks so much. I appreciate that. In my aunts case, unfortunately, she wasn’t diagnosed in time and has so many health issues along with the cancer. I was grateful for these videos because they helped me understand. But she’s currently on a ventilator in ICU. But I have no idea why your video came into my feed, but it absolutely shed a lot of light on our situation, even if it doesn’t turn out how we’d like for it too. Thank you for your kind words and wishes. ♥️
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Samantha, you are truly inspirational. I’m on letrazole and prostap … I feel 100 years old! You deserve to feel and be young! You were brave enough to make that choice and how dare anyone have an opinion on it! There’s no guarantees with any of this treatment! Keep doing you! Wishing you all the best outcomes with your treatment. Sending you the biggest hugs… f#% cancer! My friend and me have renamed it the c u next Tuesday 😆🥰 xxxx
My sister is a breast cancer survivor since 2011. I am thankful she is still with me. Samantha you do not have to explain why you made certain decisions for yourself and your journey. You are so brave and amazing to share your story. Many prayers and love for you n your family ❤❤😊😊
Living your life on your terms, no regrets!! We could all learn something from you! Thank you!
Thank for sharing, you make total sense. So glad you have an awesome family and I’m keeping you all in my prayers.
My mom was a breast and lung cancer survivor. Thankfully hers was caught early by having a routine mammogram. She was also diagnosed with MS at the same time, 70. She lived until 81. Stay positive. Thanks for sharing.
Youve done everything correct, we all get back pain and we try to live with it like yourself until it got to the point you needed to adress it. Your such a strong lady and I'm sure you will get through this set back ❤❤❤😊
This has been THE BEST video E V E R!!!!!! It has made so much sense and I'm so glad you put it out the way you did. I give you 120%/100%!! All the best going forward.
Appreciate your openness and courage to share your life ! Thanks !
I am sorry your cancer returned, but I am so happy that you stand by your decisions. It is so important that you do what is right for you and your family!
Hi Samantha, Thanks SO much for sharing your journey. You are very brave and wise beyond your years. I'm so glad that you and your family are surrounded by love and support ❤ Sending gentle hugs that your treatment is going as well as possible. 🤗
Samantha, I so appreciate your outlook on things. I can sometimes be a "what if?" person, but you are absolutely right about not being able to go back in time and looking at things that happen as a result of our decisions. There can be hard times, but also so many good ones! That's life! I'm glad that you are able to have confidence in your decisions and feel that you made the best choices for yourself, your family and your situation. I'm happy to hear that your time in Alaska was as good as it was, and that you've been able to create lots of good memories. I hope treatment is going well and that you're able to retain your positivity! Lots of love to you and the fam. I'm often thinking of and praying for you. 🙏 ❤
I am sorry Sam that you have to go through this again. My heart goes out to you. You’re an amazing mom. Your husband is amazing. I know everything will work out for the best and you will beat this again. Cancer runs in my family so I have to make sure I take care of myself to stay healthy keep up the amazing work and God bless😊❤
Amen Samantha! ❤ You make so much sense to me as a breast cancer survivor. Peace and blessings to you and your family! 😊
Best wishes and prayers for successful treatments. Having my babies has been one of the greatest gifts of my life, and I wouldn’t want anyone who wants children to miss out on that experience. Nursing my children was the best! Your decisions are yours to make. I pray you will have many more years to make fabulous memories with your daughter and husband!
You don't owe an explanation to anyone. You are dealing with cancer, isn't that enough for people to know. Cancer is horrible, stop the hate. This woman deserves love and prayers.
Not that you owe it to anybody, but you are so articulate and thoughtful with your answers. You’re very admirable.
I love your perspective on all this and positive attitude. I also had a stage 4 breast cancer at the same time as you back in 2019. We can’t live with fear rest of our lives.
Thank you for sharing your story. Basically, anything cancer related makes the decision-making complex. You have a great way of looking at life. I wish you and your family the best.
Hey Samantha!!!! Just wanted to say you are awesome 😊❤! Praying for healing and strength!!
You are amazing and I applaud your courage! I saw so much as a nurse, working oncology and hospice and other areas when needed. Cancer treatment has changed sooo much since the 1980’s when I went to nursing school. ❤️🙏❤️
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Just sending some love and prayers. ❤
As someone old enough to be your mom im proud of you! Keep advocating for yourself. You know what's best for you. 😊 🙏
Confieso que al principio no podía creer que te tomaras la enfermedad con tanta "superficialidad" y hasta pensé que se debía a que eras demasiado joven y no te dabas cuenta de la gravedad del asunto. Ahora me doy cuenta de lo inteligente y valiente que eres.
Este camino no es fácil para ninguna de nosotras, también tengo cáncer, me diagnosticaron hace 7 meses y vivo en un miedo constante. Te felicito Samantha por tu valentía y te deseo lo mejor. Ojalá pronto se halle una cura para esta enfermedad tan cruel. Fuerte abrazo amiga !!!
Yo pienso igual. Suerte Verónica❤ se valiente tú también
What had this world come to that someone with cancer had to explain simple statements about any of this, I'm so sorry that you had to do this it is simply ridiculous, that anyone would question any thing you've said. It's just unbelievable. Sending love and prayers for your health and healing.
I think people who leave these critical comments are speaking out of fear for themselves. They are displacing their fear and insecurity onto you. They can't imagine being as brave as you! Because they can't do it, they judge you. You're amazing! ❤❤
Samantha, you are wise beyond your years, which is such a life-enhancing gift! Your baby and husband are so fortunate to have you in their lives! Btw, I'm 72 and completely agree with the reasons you made the decisions you did. If I were in your shoes, I would have done the same. But unlike you, I probably wouldn't have been able to make such wise choices at your young age, so kudos to you! With ongoing advances in cancer treatments, I hope you will be able to live a long and happy life on your own terms!❤
Good for you for speaking up. You beat stage 4 cancer in the past, and you will do it again! Enjoy your new baby, she was brought into this world with love, how can you not be appreciative of that. You gave her life and love what a gift from God!🙏🙏❤️❤️✝️✝️
People on the comment saying they have back pain….. mean while cancer is CRUSHING her spine… probably a bit more severe then your pulled muscle 😂😂Lol leave this awesome woman alone!
It's your life, Samantha! As you wisely noted, you don't owe anyone anything! Wishing you all the best!
I absolutely love your SHARING YOUR TRUTH. Its so empowering for others who may need to be inspired and encouraged to live to the fullest THEIR BEST LIVES. After all I've gone through and over came. I am right their with you!
You made the decisions that were and are right for you. It’s only your business what you choose. I can and do say this because I have had Metastatic
Breast Cancer for 3.5 years and I do what I feel is right for me. I hope all goes the best with your treatments again. I appreciate all that you share. I followed your 1st journey and will follow again. You helped me with many things as I was going through my chemo . Good luck on everything.
You are amazing! Support all your decisions 110%! BTW, definitely not bored listening to your thoughts. Very much appreciate you and all you do.
So true regarding 'we have free healthcare' comments. I'm in the US and my appointments, treatments were all very prompt, although that can also vary with location and insurance. I get my scan results within 24 hours, sometimes the same day of the scan, I can see it online. In the UK, we see cancer patients talking about waiting weeks for basic scan results and months for appointments/surgeries. And even during covid, some cancer centers were seeing covid patients instead, which was quite shocking. My cancer center continued as normal. I had cancer treatment in 2020 and they didn't stop for covid or delay any cancer patient's treatment.
Plus, some UK patients have to pay out of pocket for stuff like Avastin, whereas for us, for the same cancer, it would be standard of care. So it may be 'free' but it comes at a cost in some way. And aren't people are waiting for hours for an NHS ambulance to arrive even in an emergency?
Exactly.... my mom went to the ER for pain/confusion and literally one week later had open brain surgery for cancer. One week. And we aren't wealthy peeps.
You strong, positive, self aware and giving. Thank you for sharing. Praying 🙏 that this reoccurrence is a small bump in the road and you will be here to see all your hair turn grey with these moments as a testament to your strength and ❤️ for life and family.
Samantha, you are a wonderful, sweet, brave and honest person. You are doing the best you can; trusting yourself and your loved ones is great. I wish you didn’t have this burden. I am wishing you and your beautiful family all the best. ❤
You are great! I love your reasoning when it comes to not regretting past decisions. Such a wisdom! Thanks!
I'm so sorry you are going through all of this,praying for you and your family!❤
I dont understand how or why people would be rude hateful heartless human beings while someone is fighting cancer not matter what stage people are in but stage 4 is the worst and people have the nerves to be mean and hateful that makes me sick to my stomach .praying for you sweetheart .my dad is battling pancreatic cancer right now and it sucks watching him go through it he lives with me and i take care of him ans take hjm to all his appointments and everything. Its been so horrible ...he has some good days though which is awesome when he has them ....
He has you, thank goodness.
Hoping everything goes well for your dad!
SOOO great to see a video show up today Samantha!!! I've been thinking about you a lot, and so it was nice to see you here. THAT SAID.....I was SHOCKED to hear about the comments you get!! It blows me away that people can be so cruel and just ugly towards others!! I'm especially sorry that it's made you less sure about what to share regarding your upcoming treatment! There are so many women (and a few men) who will be needing to make treatment decisions, and hearing about your choices and the side effects you experience are massively helpful! I hope that your new treatment goes smoothly, with as few side effects as possible!! Sending hugs from beautiful Sacramento CA!
Thank you! I would like to make it clear that this is not the reason I am trying to decide what to share. It does not matter to me what people think about the choices I have made. It has to do with privacy concerns
Its great hearing from you. I think you made good decisions and I think your life is better for it. Praying that this new treatment is successful and that your pain gets better. Hugs and prayers
You are so wise and such a beautiful soul!! Thank you for sharing with us your journey! So much love to you and your family!❤️
So lovely to see you again Samantha ❤️
Hi Samantha! I agree with you 100%. None of us know what’s around the corner,so I agree you live i each day and do the best you can!your daughter is a lucky little lady having such a lovely mum and family. Sending you love and hugs. Love Marilyn xx❤️🙏🏻💐🇬🇧
you are amazing. you owe no one an explanation. you are a warrior and your daughter is so lucky to have you as a role model.
You have clearly researched and thought through your decisions. You take responsibility for your decisions. I have nothing but respect and admiration for you. Life is for living.
You were so articulate and made sense. Live in the moment❤. Well put
I find it incredible that people out there have decided they know better than you, it really takes my breath away. You keep doing you, the fact you keep having to justify yourself makes my blood boil. to the peoples out there you need to take a long hard look at yourselves! No more justifying yourself please it's just pulling yourself down to their level, much love rant over ❤