Such a dynamic, strong, glowing human you are! Thanks for telling your story. Can I ask, since you are responding so well, once you were diagnosed did you change any eating habits? Add any supplements? Fast in any way in addition to your treatment? Much health and happiness to you.
Thank you for sharing your story and I am delighted you have been able to find a drug that’s working. You look beautiful and that furry companion of yours is beautiful.
My mom survived stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma that had spread to her brain. Her doctor gave her 12 months, it's been over 10 years. I don't know her cancers specific genetic mutations, but she responded really well to treatment.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and was told she had 6-9 months to live. She died 18 days after being diagnosed. She was only 70. This was one of, if not the best, cancer survival stories I’ve heard. Samantha is extremely articulate, calm, intelligent and knowledgeable and breaks down symptoms, process of treatment, and most importantly, your need to be your self advocate . So important. My thoughts and prayers go out to this brave woman, her husband, her sweet dog, their families and her nurses and doctors.
I agree, people always say chemo is bad for a person! It worked for me along with radiation and targeted therapy for my HER2 breast cancer. Been all clear for 8 years! Hugs from Idaho ❤❤❤
It depends on the duration of the chemo and probably other factors. For some, particularly if they have other issues going on, chemo can be a hard time, such as if they have other diseases like diabetes that may pose some risk factors or cause issues. Just because it works for some doesn't mean it works for everyone.
@@ThePatientStoryChemotherapy is a very personal choice. I chose to go with what was recommended for my cancer and did chemotherapy and radiation. Though there were some tough days on chemo, I always reminded myself that I was literally battling cancer and the fight was on. That was 9 1/2 years ago and is a distant memory now. Thank you for sharing your story. 🌷
My wife was diagnosed June last year with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She had no major symptoms other than a lingering and worsening cough which we thought was long Covid. She had a HER2 exon20 mutation. Unfortunately, she lost her battle on May 31st of this year. But one of the things I’ve learned is everyone reacts differently to medicines or treatments. What one medicine may work on one person, may not be effective at all on another. My wife didn’t really react positively to any what was given. Praying for you! Praying you beat this thing!
My friend was diagnosed with lung cancer. They did surgery and removed her upper lobe, she is cancer free a year later, it can happen Good luck. Praying for you
Samantha, thank you so much for sharing your story. My bff had stage 4 ovarian cancer. She, too, was given a grim prognosis. Turns out she had Lynch Syndrome which responded very well to immunotherapy. She has been cancer free for 5 years and living very well. May you both live long and happy lives.
Being your own patient advocate is the best advice. It certainly helped me when I was diagnosed. I strongly agree that going to a cancer research hospital to find the best treatment options available is very important; especially in your case with a rare HER2 mutated NSCLC. Your cancer diagnosis was bad luck, but you have the good fortune of a great support system and medical team. ❤
I have to agree that the giving a timeline for any sort of terminal or potentially terminal diagnosis. My mom has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her pulmonologist gave her 5 yrs when she was 74. But she has done a ton of work to make her body as healthy as possible to reduce the stress on her lungs. in other words she said "I have things to do, 5 yrs is not long enough"
I love these videos so much and I notice that you highlight people who are healthy young and active who are shocked to get cancer. I think this is helpful to bring awareness...and yet I wonder about others.
So glad that the cancer is being reduced. Always keep an open mind to treatments that have worked for other people too, including alternative treatments.
Samantha! So much of what you are saying resonates with me and I want to add my voice to your shouts from the rooftop. I have two mutations for Breast and Pancreatic cancer and would never have had that information if my mother hadn’t been that “squeaky wheel” patient when she had breast cancer. She wanted to know why everyone in her family had cancer and got us all involved in a genetic study. When my turn came, I was prepared and ready to take action. I am also in the fitness and health industry and am also frustrated by the demonizing of traditional, western therapies such as mammograms and Chemo. Cancer does not discriminate but being healthy does put you in a good position to respond well to treatments. I am so grateful for this video and I am so confident in your ability to recover. You are literally glowing! Good on ya’
Thank-you so much for sharing your story, and providing a beacon of hope for those learning this scary diagnosis. Prayers you’ll continue on this journey of surviving & thriving🤍🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍
Samantha my heart goes out to you.Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and I must agree with you about cancer affecting anyone,as I was led to believe as you say if you’re fit and healthy you’ll be okay. I believed that is an NHS ( in G.B) put that out so the levels of cancer would be reduced but my nephew 6 died of a brain tumour,Dad melanoma,Mum gall bladder cancer,friend 2nd breast cancer,they all ate healthily,were active. So live your best life,be kind and grateful and keep smiling 😃💕💕💕
Very good and detailed video on what to expect and especially about being a strong advocate for yourself and pushing pushing pushing. You can easily fall through the cracks if you or your caregiver are not meticulous about what needs to happen and when and asking all the questions. I am hoping the immunotherapy continues to finish off the remaining cancer cells.
You are amazingly strong and positive. I feel for your husband and how hard it must be to feel helpless when I’m sure he wants to fix this so badly! Stay strong and keep positive!
You have definitely been BLESSED getting all this done and reducing it some. Keep your FAITH it's the last thing that we lose. PRAYERS and BLESSINGS on my part going your way. 🥰🇵🇷🙏
Im so thankfull to have the chance to listen and feel your story. It is so important to me. Im from Portugal and My mother has been diagnosed of small cells lung cancer, very agressive, and she has done the 1st round of chemo and immunotherapy at the same time. I have hope and i wish so much that everything goes right with you. I wish that you could continue to share your story with us. Thank you
I was also diagnosed with an early stage lung cancer. This is the cancer also that i thought i would never get because i dont drink, non smoker, have a healthy lifestyle. Early stage have no symptoms at all. Had lobectomy last January. No other treatment needed. Lucky, it was caught very early.
Can I please ask what early stage looked like for you? What scans did you have? What was it like having lobectomy? Was it a nodule in ur lungs? Did they biopsy it or did u just say take it out? Thank you
@sharonscott1776 mine was an incidental finding when my GP order a calcium score due to elevated cholesterol. Scan detected a 15mm nodule in my right middle lobe. Had PET Scan but didnt light up due to very small nodule, had biopsy b4 operation to make sure its CA, one day after my operation, i can walk already, im thankful to GOD for successful operation. My advise to those who will undergo lobectomy, find a good expert Thoracic surgeon.
My aunt, who was a singer and a non-smoker, passed from lung cancer in 1996, 7 years after being diagnosed. Everyone smoked in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Non-smoking sections really didn't exist. Hearing this story made me realize that non-smokers are still getting lung cancer. My brother had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at 17, and my 5-year-old nephew had Burkitt's Lymphoma. Both are still alive. Chemo cured my nephew. My brother was treated primarily with surgery. Prayers for peace and healing for you and your family.
I am glad that we have the ability to look at the results from home, and I will also say I do appreciate my med clinic that they don't post any results until my doctor gets the results first.
Ma'am if you are living in Britain then it is widely known non smokers can get cancer from 2nd hand smoke. Entertainer Roy Castle was the first famous person to be diagnosed with lung cancer from inhaling smoke while he played his trumpet in smoke filled night clubs. I lived in Britain in the early 90's & was aware of the effects of 2nd hand smoke inhalation.
Samantha you need to research the name Joe Tippens who also had terminal small cell lung cancer in 2016/17. The last I heard he was still alive in 2024 because of Fenbendazole. Put a .0rg on the end of that word to find the right dosage. I wish you the best of health Samantha. Take care now.
I also have lung cancer stage 4 since 2022 , now I feel good for the moment I have chemotherapy every 3 weeks and I take ivermectin and mebendazol . My last MRI was positive my oncologist said tumor are smaller.
@@yooppadeebouthong2850good news to hear that the tumor is geeting smaller. You used ivermectin and mebendazol at the same time you treats with chemio?
I wish the oncologist would have told my sister with non small cell lung cancer how long she had to live. Then her adult kids would have known to spend more time with her.
Well, if someone wants to know, they can Google the information... I mean, I understand why a doctor wouldn't say that to a patient. I'm sorry for your loss 😢
I got so scared and over-whelmed watching the patient stories that I bought my 3rd health insurance policy. Being an oprhan is challenging enough. But despite these challenges of having no loved ones. I would still like to die with dignity and having have to beg no one. I shall like to leave this mortal form on my own terms.
I have always been thin, ate healthy foods and kept fit. I got breast cancer at 48. Because my mother had cancer three times, I had enrolled in a high risk study at a major cancer center. I was diagnosed very early because of that and I'm a 32 year survivor now. I still eat a normal, healthy diet, no different than I did before.
“Super super active OUTDOOR adventurer”. Likely played a role in this. Air quality can be crappy. She had just come from India one of the most populated countries in the world.
I hope all goes well for you ❤ in 2014 I was taking care of my parents and I had a COUGH that was not letting me sleep 💤 and hubby said I can’t sleep yiu are constantly coughing you have to go to the dr ! And I did go but she just gave me inhalers and they did not work and again she gave me a different in haler by the 3 rd time I told her no more inhalers they are costing me $50 each time and they don’t work so she then sent me to the hospital to do breathing test I was in my 50’s and he said you have great lungs then I was tired of going to my general and I have PPO ins só I went to a specialist I wanted him to go down my throat so maybe he can see why I have a cough 😷 he did it and he said your lungs a fine you have SEVERE ACID REFLUX that was making me cough 😷
@@b-rad578 yep, lucky genes, some people smoke like chimneys their whole lives and die without cancer... however, a smoker will never live a healthy life, even if they don't get cancer smokers are chronically ill with multiple ailments, there's that. Of course it's unfair that someone who takes care of their own health can still get cancer, unfortunately there's only so much that we can do to prevent diseases in general... between genes and environment there's a lot we cannot control. 🤷🏼
O ther things cause cancer , its not smokers only. Hormone replacement therapy linked to lung cancer. Smog, mining, exhaust from cars, electrical grids, chemicals used in industry, and farming/ranching. Smoking is not the only problem here.
Radon can lead to lung cancer. Certain buildings (hotels, airBnBs, etc.) may have high levels of radon present. Also, simply flying exposes one to the amount of radiation in a chest-X-ray. Frequent flying, then, could lead to enough radiation to cause cancer. Exposure to radon or radiation could result in lung cancer if high enough levels build up in the body over time. These are risks involved with frequent travel.
I’m all for empowering patients with information and I love tech, but as a psychologist I’m horrified how this poor woman got her results on an app. There’s an extensive literature on the importance of breaking bad news thoughtfully…and posting it on someone’s phone really doesn’t cut it. Surely this should be obvious?!? 😢 I’m glad that her subsequent care sounds better.
It takes a lot of willpower NOT to read your results in MyChart. Don't open it. Wait for your doctor appointment so he/she can put the information into a meaningful context for you. I have waited up to a week knowing my scan or test results are sitting in MyChart, but have resisted opening it.
Keep looking at crispr technology. They are working on a cure. Gene editing is the next new horizon in medicine. It is very close so educate yourself if you haven't already ❤
Second hand smoke is just as bad as smoking. It’s worse if you have neighbors who chain smoke because it gets through the walls through the electrical outlets etc. it causes a musty smell throughout your house.
I wonder if the cancer originated in the lymph system. European research on tattoo ink that came out this year has found that people who even get tattoo ink put into their skin once have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphomas. Many times, when dealing with cancer, doctors assume that it is the lymphatic system that is affected secondarily, but perhaps they need to consider it the other way around, especially in a young person who has never smoked getting lung cancer. We are exposed to so many toxins in the environment and the skin is not an effective barrier to some of them. Our digestive systems are also being assaulted. All the hair dyes, makeup, shampoos with parabens and sulfates, anti-perspirants, cleaning products, perfumes and colognes, smog, preservatives, food-coloring, hydrogenated oils/transfats, flouride in the water, pesticides, toxic substances put into vaccines (check the list of ingredients in vaccines, not just the MRNA recent inclusion), etc. We want to believe we can do as we please and not suffer the ill-effects. But, I'm telling you, what you don't know can kill you. We need to pay to what we put on and into our bodies and what we are breathing. An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure.
Are you familiar with kyle appleford his wife Jenny was diagnosed with non smoking lung cancer unfortunatly she died before thanksgiving her husband to this day is still grieving very hard and has to be mommy and daddy to his 2 kids 6 year old winnie and 8 year old ellis he has a blog his wife started which is now called the apples look for it its very informative what his wife and he went through and he is going through now back at his job as a special ed teacher i have uterine and skin cancer my self and im hoping im not getting colon cancer as well the uterine cancer was operated on but now i have to get a skin doctor at sloan kettering to take care of me as well i pray for all the people in the world who has cancer to go out and fight
@@mandelbrot2232The HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) mutation in lung cancer is typically not associated with asbestos exposure. HER2 mutations in lung cancer are primarily a form of genetic alteration seen in some non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), particularly in adenocarcinomas, and are more often linked to genetic predispositions or unknown factors rather than environmental exposures like asbestos. Asbestos exposure, on the other hand, is more commonly linked to other types of lung disease and cancers, such as mesothelioma (a rare cancer affecting the lining of the lungs or abdomen) and asbestosis (a chronic lung disease). It can also contribute to a higher risk of developing lung cancer, but this tends to involve mutations associated with DNA damage rather than the HER2 mutation specifically. In summary, asbestos is not typically linked to the development of HER2 mutations but is rather associated with different types of mutations and cancers in lung tissue.
@@mandelbrot2232The HER2 mutation in lung cancer isn’t usually linked to asbestos exposure. HER2 mutations are more often found in non-small cell lung cancers, like adenocarcinomas, and are thought to come from genetic factors rather than environmental ones. Asbestos exposure is actually more related to diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis and can raise the risk of lung cancer in general, but it doesn’t specifically cause HER2 mutations.
Nobody deserves to have cancer especially people live a healthy lifestyle. I hope 🙏 you beat it. Drug discovery with the help of AI is accelerating at an incredible rate to accomplish the impossibility in a few years.
NOn-smokers can absolutely get lung cancer from second hand smoke or other sources (pollution in the air say from smog or car fumes, etc), and one reason I am very against being around people who smoke and am just careful about being in areas that are polluted (wearing a mask if I have to). That being said, this can be scary because if there are no symptoms, until it's too late, you never know. Now I am still one that feels that chemo can still impact the body long term in potentially negative ways, but this may also depend on how long you're on it and at what level so to speak (how much they have to give you). I'm betting that chemo today is a lot better than chemo was say even 20 years ago where survival raters were perhaps a lot lower and the treatment may have had more harmful side effects and perhaps reduced life expectancy as a result). So it sounds like they have gotten better. I do agree with your last part that people who think because they're healthy, eat healthy and are active cannot get cancer are up for a rude awakening. Now this is not to say that one should be overly afraid either, but don't be naive to think that just because you feel healthy, you won't get cancer and actually I think that's a very dangerous mindset to get into. SEcondly, always get a second opinion, or even a third if it's something potentially serious. Now if all 2-3 doctors don't find anything, then you may want to reconsider, but one thing I've learned somewhat the hard way is that don't put things off. If something doesn't feel right get it checked out. It's better to be labelled as "crazy" and know the truth about something, than avoid asking for help when you feel something is wrong.
One thing that is concerning is that in watching the stories of young people with Stage 4 cancer, most of them were working out quite intensively habitually. Is there a connection?
Millions of ppl died before the vaccine. Not many died after and they do not know if it is related to vaccine or prior health problems. If there wasn't a vaccine created we would all still be quarantined at home ,wearing masks,standing 6 ft apart and many more millions would be dead and actively dying. There are trillions of plastics thrown in our oceans and sharks, fish etc are getting cancer tumors from swimming by it all day. What do u think we get when our milk,butter and everything sits in those exact plastics?
Thank you for sharing my story and thank you for all the comments. I have read every single one of them!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING! ❤
Yes thank you for sharing your life with us 🙏 for you❤❤❤
Such a dynamic, strong, glowing human you are! Thanks for telling your story. Can I ask, since you are responding so well, once you were diagnosed did you change any eating habits? Add any supplements? Fast in any way in addition to your treatment? Much health and happiness to you.
Thank you for sharing your story and I am delighted you have been able to find a drug that’s working. You look beautiful and that furry companion of yours is beautiful.
My mom survived stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma that had spread to her brain. Her doctor gave her 12 months, it's been over 10 years. I don't know her cancers specific genetic mutations, but she responded really well to treatment.
Which treatments?
God will help you a lot please tell her daily routine and diet I have same situation please help me please
It doesn’t matter how healthy you are, anyone can get cancer! Prayers for healing and more time.❤
the sad truth!
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and was told she had 6-9 months to live. She died 18 days after being diagnosed. She was only 70.
This was one of, if not the best, cancer survival stories I’ve heard. Samantha is extremely articulate, calm, intelligent and knowledgeable and breaks down symptoms, process of treatment, and most importantly, your need to be your self advocate . So important.
My thoughts and prayers go out to this brave woman, her husband, her sweet dog, their families and her nurses and doctors.
I totally 100% agree with your statement that nobody should tell you how long you have to live!!
same!!
I agree, people always say chemo is bad for a person! It worked for me along with radiation and targeted therapy for my HER2 breast cancer. Been all clear for 8 years! Hugs from Idaho ❤❤❤
@@lorikw it's devastatingly difficult for lots of people. Some people are just lucky.
It depends on the duration of the chemo and probably other factors. For some, particularly if they have other issues going on, chemo can be a hard time, such as if they have other diseases like diabetes that may pose some risk factors or cause issues. Just because it works for some doesn't mean it works for everyone.
everyone reacts differently to chemo yes
@@ThePatientStoryChemotherapy is a very personal choice. I chose to go with what was recommended for my cancer and did chemotherapy and radiation. Though there were some tough days on chemo, I always reminded myself that I was literally battling cancer and the fight was on. That was 9 1/2 years ago and is a distant memory now.
Thank you for sharing your story. 🌷
@@HR-wd6cwExactly
My wife was diagnosed June last year with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She had no major symptoms other than a lingering and worsening cough which we thought was long Covid. She had a HER2 exon20 mutation.
Unfortunately, she lost her battle on May 31st of this year.
But one of the things I’ve learned is everyone reacts differently to medicines or treatments. What one medicine may work on one person, may not be effective at all on another. My wife didn’t really react positively to any what was given.
Praying for you! Praying you beat this thing!
I'm so sorry
My sincere condolences....thank you for sharing.
Condolences on the loss of your wife. ❤️🙏
So very sorry
I am so sorry for your loss.
This gal is an excellent advocate for lung cancer. This was a very educational video. I hope the best for Samantha. Thank you @The Patient Story.
thank you for watching!
My friend was diagnosed with lung cancer. They did surgery and removed her upper lobe, she is cancer free a year later, it can happen Good luck. Praying for you
so glad to hear that news!
Samantha, thank you so much for sharing your story. My bff had stage 4 ovarian cancer. She, too, was given a grim prognosis. Turns out she had Lynch Syndrome which responded very well to immunotherapy. She has been cancer free for 5 years and living very well. May you both live long and happy lives.
Can you please let me know what diet and routine she followed during hard time, please tell me I need to know for I
I am SO glad your treatment is working and hope it will continue.
thank you for sending her well wishes!
Thank you for the hope you’re giving the world through your testimony. Praying for you and your husband ❤
I wish you lots of health, Samantha! Thank you for being so kind and share your story, this is so important!
thank you for sending her well wishes :)
Truly a woman warrior!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy life!!!
Ma'am you are evidently a highly intelligent & articulate women. I wish you well & can believe you will do your best in researching the disease.
You are amazing articulating all this! I’m praying for God’s healing for you x
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Being your own patient advocate is the best advice. It certainly helped me when I was diagnosed. I strongly agree that going to a cancer research hospital to find the best treatment options available is very important; especially in your case with a rare HER2 mutated NSCLC. Your cancer diagnosis was bad luck, but you have the good fortune of a great support system and medical team. ❤
I have to agree that the giving a timeline for any sort of terminal or potentially terminal diagnosis. My mom has Pulmonary Fibrosis and her pulmonologist gave her 5 yrs when she was 74. But she has done a ton of work to make her body as healthy as possible to reduce the stress on her lungs. in other words she said "I have things to do, 5 yrs is not long enough"
I love these videos so much and I notice that you highlight people who are healthy young and active who are shocked to get cancer. I think this is helpful to bring awareness...and yet I wonder about others.
we are always looking to find young and older patients to spotlight!
You are a unique, strong woman. I pray you heal, and God bless.
yes she is!
So glad that the cancer is being reduced. Always keep an open mind to treatments that have worked for other people too, including alternative treatments.
an open mind is a great advice!
Samantha! So much of what you are saying resonates with me and I want to add my voice to your shouts from the rooftop. I have two mutations for Breast and Pancreatic cancer and would never have had that information if my mother hadn’t been that “squeaky wheel” patient when she had breast cancer. She wanted to know why everyone in her family had cancer and got us all involved in a genetic study. When my turn came, I was prepared and ready to take action. I am also in the fitness and health industry and am also frustrated by the demonizing of traditional, western therapies such as mammograms and Chemo. Cancer does not discriminate but being healthy does put you in a good position to respond well to treatments. I am so grateful for this video and I am so confident in your ability to recover. You are literally glowing! Good on ya’
so glad you were able to get ahead of it!
Thank-you so much for sharing your story, and providing a beacon of hope for those learning this scary diagnosis. Prayers you’ll continue on this journey of surviving & thriving🤍🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍
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Samantha, praying for your health to be restored. Love from Indiana
What a pixie warrior you are! I'm inspired by you!
I lost both my Mom and Baby sista just 3 months apart this year. I Pray for your recovery, my God bless you,and your Family.
I'm so sorry for what you're going through and pray for your grief.
You are a beautiful person both inside and out. Sending love and prayers from West Virginia 🙏
Samantha my heart goes out to you.Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and I must agree with you about cancer affecting anyone,as I was led to believe as you say if you’re fit and healthy you’ll be okay.
I believed that is an NHS ( in G.B) put that out so the levels of cancer would be reduced but my nephew 6 died of a brain tumour,Dad melanoma,Mum gall bladder cancer,friend 2nd breast cancer,they all ate healthily,were active.
So live your best life,be kind and grateful and keep smiling 😃💕💕💕
so sorry to hear about your losses. that breaks my heart :(
Great story of hope! ❤ so glad I heard this today.
Very good and detailed video on what to expect and especially about being a strong advocate for yourself and pushing pushing pushing. You can easily fall through the cracks if you or your caregiver are not meticulous about what needs to happen and when and asking all the questions. I am hoping the immunotherapy continues to finish off the remaining cancer cells.
You are amazingly strong and positive. I feel for your husband and how hard it must be to feel helpless when I’m sure he wants to fix this so badly! Stay strong and keep positive!
You have definitely been BLESSED getting all this done and reducing it some. Keep your FAITH it's the last thing that we lose. PRAYERS and BLESSINGS on my part going your way. 🥰🇵🇷🙏
Im so thankfull to have the chance to listen and feel your story. It is so important to me. Im from Portugal and My mother has been diagnosed of small cells lung cancer, very agressive, and she has done the 1st round of chemo and immunotherapy at the same time. I have hope and i wish so much that everything goes right with you. I wish that you could continue to share your story with us. Thank you
🙏🙏🙏for this beautiful inside and out amazing fellow german shepherd loving soul ❤️ 😇😇
thank you for your kind words!
Thank you for sharing your story Samatha. I pray you continue on this path of tumor reduction. May the good Lord watch over you.
we do too!
I was also diagnosed with an early stage lung cancer. This is the cancer also that i thought i would never get because i dont drink, non smoker, have a healthy lifestyle. Early stage have no symptoms at all. Had lobectomy last January. No other treatment needed. Lucky, it was caught very early.
Can I please ask what early stage looked like for you? What scans did you have? What was it like having lobectomy? Was it a nodule in ur lungs? Did they biopsy it or did u just say take it out? Thank you
@sharonscott1776 mine was an incidental finding when my GP order a calcium score due to elevated cholesterol. Scan detected a 15mm nodule in my right middle lobe. Had PET Scan but didnt light up due to very small nodule, had biopsy b4 operation to make sure its CA, one day after my operation, i can walk already, im thankful to GOD for successful operation. My advise to those who will undergo lobectomy, find a good expert Thoracic surgeon.
@@ynnej665 they told me today I have a 6mm nodule I right upper lobe. I’m worried sick. Even at this small I want it taken out
@@sharonscott1776 not all nodules in lungs are cancer but ground glass nodule have high probability that its malignant esp upper lobe.
@ what was ur surgery like? Please
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for a complete cure. I know this must be terrifying!
Prayers for you, my friend!
My aunt, who was a singer and a non-smoker, passed from lung cancer in 1996, 7 years after being diagnosed. Everyone smoked in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Non-smoking sections really didn't exist. Hearing this story made me realize that non-smokers are still getting lung cancer. My brother had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at 17, and my 5-year-old nephew had Burkitt's Lymphoma. Both are still alive. Chemo cured my nephew. My brother was treated primarily with surgery. Prayers for peace and healing for you and your family.
Praying for you and your family!!😊
I am glad that we have the ability to look at the results from home, and I will also say I do appreciate my med clinic that they don't post any results until my doctor gets the results first.
Ma'am if you are living in Britain then it is widely known non smokers can get cancer from 2nd hand smoke. Entertainer Roy Castle was the first famous person to be diagnosed with lung cancer from inhaling smoke while he played his trumpet in smoke filled night clubs. I lived in Britain in the early 90's & was aware of the effects of 2nd hand smoke inhalation.
Thankyou for your story Sam.
Bless you!
So much is known about HER2 and breast cancer. I wonder if a modified version of Herceptin would help? I wish you the best!
You are amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤
yes she is!
Samantha you need to research the name Joe Tippens who also had terminal small cell lung cancer in 2016/17. The last I heard he was still alive in 2024 because of Fenbendazole. Put a .0rg on the end of that word to find the right dosage. I wish you the best of health Samantha. Take care now.
I also have lung cancer stage 4 since 2022 , now I feel good for the moment I have chemotherapy every 3 weeks and I take ivermectin and mebendazol .
My last MRI was positive my oncologist said tumor are smaller.
Look up Jack Kruse Neuro surgeon), he talks about circadian rhythm.
I take it :) ty for raising awareness too it!
Joe Tippens passed unfortunately.
@@yooppadeebouthong2850good news to hear that the tumor is geeting smaller. You used ivermectin and mebendazol at the same time you treats with chemio?
Wanting the best healing for you ❤
GOD BLESS
I wish the oncologist would have told my sister with non small cell lung cancer how long she had to live. Then her adult kids would have known to spend more time with her.
Well, if someone wants to know, they can Google the information... I mean, I understand why a doctor wouldn't say that to a patient. I'm sorry for your loss 😢
@ This was years ago, and each case is different. I suggest not going down the Google rabbit hole.
Did they need a stopwatch to decide? Doctors don't really know anyway.
@@cipriandobrea7369 No stopwatch. But at least the seriousness of the disease.
God is good. ❤
I lost my 5yr old sister, my 44yr old sister, my mum and dad all to cancer 😢 it really breaks your heart 💔💔
I got so scared and over-whelmed watching the patient stories that I bought my 3rd health insurance policy. Being an oprhan is challenging enough. But despite these challenges of having no loved ones. I would still like to die with dignity and having have to beg no one. I shall like to leave this mortal form on my own terms.
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This is so scary and mysterious because you are fit and have a healthy lifestyle.
Even though I have been practicing OMAD and intermittent fasting for years by now, and I have never had cancer, I still worry sometimes.
@@Nvidia-LoverSame here. Low carb OMAD for 5 years.
They say if you have lungs, you can get cancer.
I have always been thin, ate healthy foods and kept fit. I got breast cancer at 48. Because my mother had cancer three times, I had enrolled in a high risk study at a major cancer center. I was diagnosed very early because of that and I'm a 32 year survivor now. I still eat a normal, healthy diet, no different than I did before.
Me too...may God protect us all🙏🏻@@Nvidia-Lover
“Super super active OUTDOOR adventurer”. Likely played a role in this. Air quality can be crappy. She had just come from India one of the most populated countries in the world.
its all about how strong your cells are when they keep on copying . alcohol and stress can also make them weaker
I hope all goes well for you ❤ in 2014 I was taking care of my parents and I had a COUGH that was not letting me sleep 💤 and hubby said I can’t sleep yiu are constantly coughing you have to go to the dr ! And I did go but she just gave me inhalers and they did not work and again she gave me a different in haler by the 3 rd time I told her no more inhalers they are costing me $50 each time and they don’t work so she then sent me to the hospital to do breathing test I was in my 50’s and he said you have great lungs then I was tired of going to my general and I have PPO ins só I went to a specialist I wanted him to go down my throat so maybe he can see why I have a cough 😷 he did it and he said your lungs a fine you have SEVERE ACID REFLUX that was making me cough 😷
So no cancer?
I know heavy smokers that are in their 60s and 70s not getting lung cancer and people in their 30s getting it doesn't make sense.
They can still get it in their late 70s , 80s. Anyway some people will never get it: lucky genes.
@Alma_Kane i get that it can be anytime. But why some people take care of themselves get screwed and others don't and get rewarded
@@b-rad578 yep, lucky genes, some people smoke like chimneys their whole lives and die without cancer... however, a smoker will never live a healthy life, even if they don't get cancer smokers are chronically ill with multiple ailments, there's that. Of course it's unfair that someone who takes care of their own health can still get cancer, unfortunately there's only so much that we can do to prevent diseases in general... between genes and environment there's a lot we cannot control. 🤷🏼
Every body wants to go to heaven but no body wants to die - quote from actor George Burns the rare lucky long lived smoker
My buddy is 74 and smoked 2 packs a day for decades (one pack now) and so far, so good.
O ther things cause cancer , its not smokers only. Hormone replacement therapy linked to lung cancer. Smog, mining, exhaust from cars, electrical grids, chemicals used in industry, and farming/ranching. Smoking is not the only problem here.
Smoking relates to 90% of lung cancer diagnosis.
Radon can lead to lung cancer. Certain buildings (hotels, airBnBs, etc.) may have high levels of radon present. Also, simply flying exposes one to the amount of radiation in a chest-X-ray. Frequent flying, then, could lead to enough radiation to cause cancer. Exposure to radon or radiation could result in lung cancer if high enough levels build up in the body over time. These are risks involved with frequent travel.
It’s a HER2 as in a genetic mutation
Perhaps they should do a study on all the million mile club flyers.
Prayer for complete healing in Jesus name!
I’m all for empowering patients with information and I love tech, but as a psychologist I’m horrified how this poor woman got her results on an app.
There’s an extensive literature on the importance of breaking bad news thoughtfully…and posting it on someone’s phone really doesn’t cut it.
Surely this should be obvious?!? 😢
I’m glad that her subsequent care sounds better.
It takes a lot of willpower NOT to read your results in MyChart. Don't open it. Wait for your doctor appointment so he/she can put the information into a meaningful context for you. I have waited up to a week knowing my scan or test results are sitting in MyChart, but have resisted opening it.
Im on kemo for MS people also don't realize its given for many autoimmune diseases.
Keep looking at crispr technology. They are working on a cure. Gene editing is the next new horizon in medicine. It is very close so educate yourself if you haven't already ❤
So happy for you. Its killing my mom. Kind of a mixed bag, I guess.
Second hand smoke is just as bad as smoking. It’s worse if you have neighbors who chain smoke because it gets through the walls through the electrical outlets etc. it causes a musty smell throughout your house.
I wonder if the cancer originated in the lymph system. European research on tattoo ink that came out this year has found that people who even get tattoo ink put into their skin once have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphomas. Many times, when dealing with cancer, doctors assume that it is the lymphatic system that is affected secondarily, but perhaps they need to consider it the other way around, especially in a young person who has never smoked getting lung cancer. We are exposed to so many toxins in the environment and the skin is not an effective barrier to some of them. Our digestive systems are also being assaulted. All the hair dyes, makeup, shampoos with parabens and sulfates, anti-perspirants, cleaning products, perfumes and colognes, smog, preservatives, food-coloring, hydrogenated oils/transfats, flouride in the water, pesticides, toxic substances put into vaccines (check the list of ingredients in vaccines, not just the MRNA recent inclusion), etc. We want to believe we can do as we please and not suffer the ill-effects. But, I'm telling you, what you don't know can kill you. We need to pay to what we put on and into our bodies and what we are breathing. An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure.
We cannot live in a glass bubble but true what you said -
So so sorry 🫶🏻🙏🙏🙏 Not fair
Kind of ironic that Bayer sponsored this since they bought out Monsanto
Please no background music.
Are you familiar with kyle appleford his wife Jenny was diagnosed with non smoking lung cancer unfortunatly she died before thanksgiving her husband to this day is still grieving very hard and has to be mommy and daddy to his 2 kids 6 year old winnie and 8 year old ellis he has a blog his wife started which is now called the apples look for it its very informative what his wife and he went through and he is going through now back at his job as a special ed teacher i have uterine and skin cancer my self and im hoping im not getting colon cancer as well the uterine cancer was operated on but now i have to get a skin doctor at sloan kettering to take care of me as well i pray for all the people in the world who has cancer to go out and fight
Potrebbe essere,ma ho avuto un cancro quarto stadio ho fatto subito la chemio e la radioterapia,mi hanno fatto la istectomia,15 anni fa 👍
I am so sorry to here about your Lund Cancer you are only young still
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Gosh what about passive smoking
Radon?
or asbestos?
@@mandelbrot2232The HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) mutation in lung cancer is typically not associated with asbestos exposure. HER2 mutations in lung cancer are primarily a form of genetic alteration seen in some non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), particularly in adenocarcinomas, and are more often linked to genetic predispositions or unknown factors rather than environmental exposures like asbestos.
Asbestos exposure, on the other hand, is more commonly linked to other types of lung disease and cancers, such as mesothelioma (a rare cancer affecting the lining of the lungs or abdomen) and asbestosis (a chronic lung disease). It can also contribute to a higher risk of developing lung cancer, but this tends to involve mutations associated with DNA damage rather than the HER2 mutation specifically.
In summary, asbestos is not typically linked to the development of HER2 mutations but is rather associated with different types of mutations and cancers in lung tissue.
@@mandelbrot2232The HER2 mutation in lung cancer isn’t usually linked to asbestos exposure. HER2 mutations are more often found in non-small cell lung cancers, like adenocarcinomas, and are thought to come from genetic factors rather than environmental ones. Asbestos exposure is actually more related to diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis and can raise the risk of lung cancer in general, but it doesn’t specifically cause HER2 mutations.
Nobody deserves to have cancer especially people live a healthy lifestyle. I hope 🙏 you beat it. Drug discovery with the help of AI is accelerating at an incredible rate to accomplish the impossibility in a few years.
Nobody deserves to have cancer, yes.
Did you have Covid vaccines? I had 3 and just wondering.
Why is music playing while she is talking. Not necessary.
Sun Screen???
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Does she cook for a living or live near a highway? I read in some news articles that the particulates from these may be contributors.
So basically, it's just air pollution. Yes, air pollution is a problem. Everybody already knows this, though.
Among other things...
It’s a genetic mutation 🙄
@@KatieZeldin thank you
NOn-smokers can absolutely get lung cancer from second hand smoke or other sources (pollution in the air say from smog or car fumes, etc), and one reason I am very against being around people who smoke and am just careful about being in areas that are polluted (wearing a mask if I have to).
That being said, this can be scary because if there are no symptoms, until it's too late, you never know. Now I am still one that feels that chemo can still impact the body long term in potentially negative ways, but this may also depend on how long you're on it and at what level so to speak (how much they have to give you). I'm betting that chemo today is a lot better than chemo was say even 20 years ago where survival raters were perhaps a lot lower and the treatment may have had more harmful side effects and perhaps reduced life expectancy as a result). So it sounds like they have gotten better.
I do agree with your last part that people who think because they're healthy, eat healthy and are active cannot get cancer are up for a rude awakening. Now this is not to say that one should be overly afraid either, but don't be naive to think that just because you feel healthy, you won't get cancer and actually I think that's a very dangerous mindset to get into. SEcondly, always get a second opinion, or even a third if it's something potentially serious. Now if all 2-3 doctors don't find anything, then you may want to reconsider, but one thing I've learned somewhat the hard way is that don't put things off. If something doesn't feel right get it checked out. It's better to be labelled as "crazy" and know the truth about something, than avoid asking for help when you feel something is wrong.
One thing that is concerning is that in watching the stories of young people with Stage 4 cancer, most of them were working out quite intensively habitually. Is there a connection?
Researchers are looking into this as a potential connection...its related to inflammation
FASTING, LOW CARB, CARNIVORE, WEIGHT LIFTING... The only solution
Did you take the covid vaccines
Since the beginning of time people have been getting lung cancer, including non smokers.
Millions of ppl died before the vaccine. Not many died after and they do not know if it is related to vaccine or prior health problems. If there wasn't a vaccine created we would all still be quarantined at home ,wearing masks,standing 6 ft apart and many more millions would be dead and actively dying. There are trillions of plastics thrown in our oceans and sharks, fish etc are getting cancer tumors from swimming by it all day. What do u think we get when our milk,butter and everything sits in those exact plastics?
For ur info no cure for cancer ,only remision ,