Being Diagnosed With STAGE 4 Cancer YOUNG! - Samantha | Stage 4 Breast Cancer | The Patient Story

Samantha was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 22. Her story began with a simple hug that led to the discovery of a lump in her breast, a misdiagnosis, and eventually the devastating cancer diagnosis.

In this cancer vlog, Samantha shares her journey from diagnosis to treatment, the importance of self-advocacy, and her determination to live for her family, especially her young daughter.

Thank you, Samantha, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Samantha
0:28 My first symptoms of stage 4 breast cancer
2:21 My breast cancer diagnosis
5:30 Complications during my chemotherapy treatment
8:43 Chemotherapy side effects
10:30 My pregnancy during cancer treatments
13:50 Collapsed during a family trip
16:26 Clinical trial experience
21:19 Finding a stage 4 treatment that works long term
23:19 I believe everything happens for a reason
25:53 Young women are not immune to breast cancer

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[anothercampervanchannel]

How many young or younger people have to be diagnosed with cancer before the medical profession stop saying 'Oh you're too young for cancer'? Don't they know cancer does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, etc? 🙄

[deannagrant]

The fact that a dr would say it can’t be breast cancer because of her age is incredibly dangerous.

[SamanthaL]

Thank you so much for the interview, helping share my story, and bringing awareness to others! 💕

[LAM]

When you hear your primary care say, "It can’t be you’re so young", immediately presume it is and insist on a diagnostic test.

[ScottsdaleSushi]

Praying your little daughter has her Mommy by her side for many decades. Hoping medical research continues to find new modalities that keep that menace at bay! Please keep us informed of your progress, Samantha.

[TampaChick]

Whoever is saying it’s selfish and wrong to choose to have a baby is enraging, anyone can die anytime, tomorrow isn’t promised, if she is was to succumb to this awful disease she gave her husband the most beautiful gift and he will always have a piece of her that lives on through their child. I’m glad she got to experience motherhood it’s a beautiful thing and I pray she can live a long time to see her baby grow.

[karenkane]

I have been following Samantha since her diagnosis. Love her!

[melb.]

Love Samantha's youtube channel. So happy you've interviewed her.

[AnonymeAnanas]

Doctors ignoring symptoms just because it is ‚unlikely due to young age‘ makes me furious.

[lindamurray]

I understand your frustration with mis-diagnosing you because of your age. My son was finally diagnosed with Parkinson’s at a young age after several drs dismissed him as having a mental problem. They literally said it was all in his head and then one Dr said he had only a short time to live. We have to advocate for ourselves. I am saddened to see many younger aged women with breast cancer. I am in my 70’s with recent diagnosis of stage 4 MBC. I can only imagine what the future holds for me but I feel like I have had a good long life. ❤

[pamelatyer]

I am so proud of you that you are sharing your story .. I have breast cancer, and am a nurse .. Stage 1, BRACA 2 +, ER and Prog+..had double mastectomy, started on tamoxifen .. My wish and prayer for you is that you will be able to have years with your husband and daughter .. Keep up the faith ..

[sargee]

Cancer has no barriers when it comes to age. I live in the UK and I had menopause at 40, I'm now 56 with fibromyalgia, my lower 4 discs in my spine are prolapsed and I have osteoarthritis and osteopinia along with spondylosis and ME/CFS. The pain in my body has been a little different for quite a few months and although I have ME/CFS I've been extremely exhausted and this isn't the normal effects I experience with my health issues. Due to brain fog and depression I forgot to go for my routine mammogram. I mentioned this to my eldest son but prior to this a few weeks before I noticed a bump between my clavicle and sternum and it's a little tender and looks like a bruise/red inflamed mark. Everyone kept saying I'd probably knocked it or was my osteoarthritis. On the 10th of this month I was laying in bed watching the TV and decided to do a self breast check and I found a largish lump in my right breast and on checking it it has the same markings as the bump I have. To be honest I panicked and spoke to my sons and they said I had to go to my GP the next day. My eldest son went with me and I've been referred to the breast clinic for a mammogram, ultrasound and a biopsy on Thursday morning of the 25th of July.
My elder sister had breast cancer at 51 and luckily she's survived and is now 65. I didn't mention to my GP about the different pain I've been having in my lower back and body but after listening to you I will definitely mention it on Thursday. My eldest son is going with me and he will keep me calm and ask questions and retain the information given. I can't say I'm not petrified because I am, even at my age. My sons only have me and they are my world. I pray you make a full recovery and live a long and happy life with your darling daughter and husband along with your family. I found this video very helpful and very informative. God bless you ❤xxx

[BlackCat-sn]

I am watching Samantha for several years. She is amazing! Wish her a lot of health!

[IreneRattray]

Hello samantha, l've been following you since you had the diagnosis 5 yrs ago. I'm happy that you are still around. There is a lot of hope nowadays that you can live for years. It seems cancer that hormone breast cancer is becoming chronic. All the best and l wish you many years of good quality of life. 🌻

[Seraphina_Atley]

It never ceases to amaze me when cancer fighters and survivors share their stories with such bravery and calmness. Samantha, I hope that you are doing well today and supported unconditionally by your loved ones.

[clairebeever]

Many women are getting breast cancer in there twenties ! The doctors do know this it’s so annoying I was diagnosed at 29 get rid of it and it’s back 😢love to you Sam ❤

[dawn]

Wonderful you gave birth. Your child is your great blessing. Ignore all negative comments. Your body. Your life. Your decisions. Be blessed.

[somersetflower]

Thank goodness for darling Gray giving you that loving hug. Even though I know you are still fighting, you found it because of Gray loving you so much.
You have come such a long way and I hope you know we have been with you all the way and will continue to be so .
Love to you all
Our Samantha, Gray and lovely little baby girl 👶 xxxx

[kimwalter]

I follow Samantha’s YouTube Channel. It is a wealth of information. Incredible journey.

[cindyhorst]

Love you Samantha, praying you have a very long and happy life with your family. If anyone can figure it out, it's you. You're so smart and so determined