HELLO SARAH ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏 You and I have had the same breast cancer. You have no idea how much you’ve pushed me in being positive and and literally taking one step at a time. Every time I have an appointment with my surgeon/oncologist I watch your videos I opted for a double mastectomy with reconstruction which went pretty well, had some lymph nodes removed they found out they are non cancerous and not a candidate of Radiation. 1) Has your oncologist put you on some meds to suppress your ovaries/endocrine? 3) Are you having a conversation with your oncologist to take a pill 💊 every day for 5years or an injection? Please your response will highly be appreciated. You don’t know how much you’ve been of help to me. I really would fly to Canada 🇨🇦 to thank you. There are so many types of breast cancers and you are the only one I found on RU-vid who is so insightful and educative with a Her2+. And about the same age. Am currently on Herceptin 6 more rounds to go. Blessed to come across you ❤🙏

Thank you so much Sara for sharing your journey and information on Predict Breast breast.predict.cam/tool It calms me down to see your videos. I'm on my 5th of 6th chemo and looking ahead to your mastectomy video. I'll be having mine in October 2024. I wish you well and wishing you smooth treatment and speedy recovery on your journey ❤😇🙏. I've been enjoying your knitting videos too.

Best of luck. ❤I hear you So good to express your feelings and cry. I’m a fiber artist and yes it’s healing to pursue your art. Enjoy your greenhouse!🌼🪴🍄‍🟫

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I’m in Calgary and surgery is in 4 days so I’m rewatching your video. You explain everything so well. It makes me feel much more prepared. ❤

Won my own game today and I was so happy. Granted, I had another cake in case I ran out, but I wanted to return it so I could get some more colors for the project I’m working on

This was an excellent video and definitely NOT an over share. You helped me with my concerns about post op recovery as I don’t do well with anesthesia. I’ll be having a conversation with my surgeon and anesthesiologist. Thank you for sharing and blessings to you and your family.

Thank you for sharing so much! I had my bilateral mastectomy this morning. This was helpful and you are amazing. 😊

Your “over sharing” is extremely helpful. Grateful for your honesty. ❤

thanks for sharing your journey and helping myself and others navigate through ours. ❤

Wow when I say you were living rent free in my body !! My absolute worst beyond is the diarrhea!! I take prescription Imodium and it does absolutely nothing. 5 hrs on the toilet is a perfect time gauge. I literally wanted to just set a bed up on the floor. I just finished round 4 with 2 more rounds to go and I am triple positive. After this I will prepare for bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction and your videos are the best in helping me mentally emotionally prepare. I was diagnosed 3/15/24 and discovered your videos in July. Perfect timing. I pray you are doing wonderfully now thank you and God bless you and your family

I had the same, I'm 2 years cancer free, sending my love 💓

❤ I have extremely dense breast tissue and my mom had breast cancer. My mammogram & Ultrasound came back negative. But I have had symptoms of extremely itching in left breast and in nipples. And I get sharp burning shooting pains in my breast. I had totally hysterectomy in 1996 so no periods. I heard with extremely dense breast that not everything shows up unless you get a MRI so now I’m fighting with my doctor to get one. I read a lot of misdiagnosis and I just want to know for sure I’m also very tired.

Thank you. Was great to listen to your experiences.

I am not a knitter, but love watching your videos. How I wish I had learned this craft when I was young. A third needle or spacer?

One thing u have taught me...their is quiet a bit of prep to get the yarn ready for those gorgeous sweaters and other items u wear.

Omg thank you for this well explained journey with HP. I was diagnosed with triple positive however our drug path sounds similar. I agree the GI is the worse.

You are one busy lady and your sweater is so beautiful

Looks like u have a great little helper. You are looking great.

Forgot to mention , new subscriber

I’ve had seen this technique before but your explanation is the best. Easy to understand whats done, Ty❤

Sometimes i feel they way too long and in the meantime it grows😢

I also was diagnosed with HER2+ living in BC Canada🇨🇦. So grateful to have our medical system that can support financially and subsidized my Perjeta treatment. I have dense breast in the last 2 years my mammogram reports were clean. When I felt the lump in November I was only able to get into my mammogram on Feb 28,2024 so I called them how can I see you sooner? They said get your Dr. to draw a diagram where the lump is (ie a requisition). I was able to see her on December 2023. Unfortunately the Doctor who I saw quickly dismissed it as just muscle because she examined me lying down (lump was less obvious). To show that she cares she mentioned that her aunt has breast cancer too and she sent me home to think about a hereditary cancer test. Feb 28th arrived right away (the next day) they called me to do a 2nd mammogram and ultrasound. The appointment was so booked up I wasn't able to get in until May 2nd. I called everyday until I got one for April 30th, 2024. Thankfully, I got bumped up to April 4th. The lady who did ultrasound looked worried and scanned me for a good 45 min and told me I need to do biopsy. The next one available was May 28th and that I am 5th in line for cancelation. After I sent them a fax on April 15th, 2024 someone called from the mammogram place that my case has been transferred to BC Cancer for faster service and by April 18th, 2024 I had a radiologist do the biopsy and ultrasound. The following Monday is when I discovered I have invasive lobular carcinoma stage 3. So yes! Be proactive and keep fighting if something doesn't feel right. May 1st was my 1st oncologist appointment and by May 9th I had my 1st chemo with targeted therapy. Healing vibes and positivity to you Sara. You will survive this as you mentioned yourself there are many advancements in research and treatment to breast cancer. Incredible the statistics you mentioned. I am glad you too are now on your way or would have been by now...hope everything is going smoothly and that you are on your way to recovery. Thank you for sharing the video and the links.

sorry if I missed it, but how large was the mass on your ultrasound?

Excellent work Sarah. I loved seeing your child helping too. Greetings from NZ, where we have the fire going.... You look so hot!

Plz watch Dr Nasha Winters. Her approach to cancer will help your recovery, anxiety.

7 yr. HER2+ survivor and you are telling my story also. You look amazing for just finishing chemo. I looked awful, lost 30 pounds, pale, and my teeth fell out. I also lost fingernails and toenails. YIKES. But I'm here, and pushing on. Thanks for your positivity and sharing your story. 💗 I'm also a crocheter and knitter.

Good luck

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am starting same treatment on July 15, 2024.

The boys' hair salon is super charming!

Thank you so much for sharing. You have an amazing spirit & have comforted me so. I am having a double mastectomy sometime in August. I am a retired nurse & I don’t feel you over shared at all. Your authenticity shines like very few. God bless you and yours on this journey ♥️

This is one awesome knit you're wearing here!

Thank you for sharing your story! I think everyone should share! Other survivors are what helped me get through! I was the first in my family and healthy as well! Best to you! Also… I have had kidney stones too. 💖

That's so calming

Thank you. So helpful.

My wife starts her first round of almost identical chemo treatment that you described here. Your video was super informative and helpful!! I wish and pray for the best for you and your family!!!

I was just diagnosed and am waiting for my appointment with my surgeon. This is so raw and true. Thank you for expressing a lot of what I’m feeling 💕

I had the same cancer 24 years ago at age 42. Herceptin saved my life.

I have completed 10 rounds of phesgo. This video was very clear and informative. Thanks a lot dear❤

One can pay for a Mammogram privately in walk in clinics … it’s only about £200…

I let mine go too…for a whole year…same as you…lumpy fibrous breasts and finally had pain rolling over onto my breast which felt different and drove me to go see the doctor. I was 48 at time of diagnosis in 2013 and mammograms in Canada 11 years ago didn’t start til age 50. I had an ultra sound first and the technician said, YOU need a mammogram which I had same day! Then biopsy, then came the news from the surgeon who didn’t beat around the bush and said we don’t need to consult with oncology because we know it’s cancer, Stage 3, er, pr + AND Her 2+. I did chemo (red devil didn’t work for me), surgery, radiation, 1 year of herceptin chemo and 5 years tamoxifen. I had a bilateral mastectomy…I was scared and I didn’t want to take any chances and I’m still here! Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you all the best and just trust the process. That’s what I did and I’m grateful for our medical system.

Hi! Good to know that you are doing fine! One question, Herceptin in Canada is injection in your leg or IV? Thanks

Invasive doesn’t mean it’s any more worrisome. When I heard the word invasive it terrified me! The radiologist was quick to inform me to not let that word scare me that it simply meant it was outside the duct. I had invasive ductal, estrogen positive, which is a slow growing cancer.

We are failing women! I’m shocked at the age is 45 in Canada. It’s 40 here in the states. But that’s still not ok. It needs to be much younger because more and more women are being dx and at a younger age. I was dx’d with bc 2 years ago at age 47. It was found on my mammogram. I’m thankful the radiologist working that day felt it was best to do a biopsy to check the calcification they found. June 14, 2022 I received the call that I did, indeed, have breast cancer. I had invasive ductal carcinoma, estrogen positive. After more testing and more biopsies a second spot was found in the same breast. I had a double mastectomy 5 1/2 weeks later. Prayers for you as you begin this journey.

We are failing women! I’m shocked at the age is 45 in Canada. It’s 40 here in the states. But that’s still not ok. It needs to be much younger because more and more women are being dx and at a younger age. I was dx’d with bc 2 years ago at age 47. It was found on my mammogram. I’m thankful the radiologist working that day felt it was best to do a biopsy to check the calcification they found. June 14, 2022 I received the call that I did, indeed, have breast cancer. I had invasive ductal carcinoma, estrogen positive. After more testing and more biopsies a second spot was found in the same breast. I had a double mastectomy 5 1/2 weeks later. Prayers for you as you begin this journey.

Praying this will give some one here strength and hope. I too 16 years survivor Her2 positive. ❤❤❤❤

I am dealing with serious side effects of Radiotherapy, severe nausea, sore and swollen throat, unable to eat or drink anything. Every time I want my throat to soothe a bit, I have to gargle with salt lukewarm water... And then I try drinking water or milk. It's been extremely challenging, also I am on Phesgo injection. At the moment my body is extremely acidic. I wanna know more about your nausea time experience and how you got through it? What kind of foods were you able to eat?

Thank you for a great lesson! You are a very talented and good teacher!

This is so useful! I’m a newbie spinner and no one ever explained blending with hand cards so clearly and with such common sense.

Knitting delusions… oh my am I glad someone else has those too! Or should I say ‘project delusions’, as I’m known to take books, a sketchbook (or two), knitting, my watercolour travel set, my spindle, and since I bought it a few months ago, I’d add my EEW Nano2 on top of a knitting project… or two… or three. Truth be told, only one knitting project would have been cast on. About Ken Follett: I read Pillars of the Earth in my late teens or early twenties. Since then, I’ve read myself through the other books in the series. I loved them!

Today is 6-5-24 and I have just found your story while searching for other women’s experiences. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am going to watch all of the playlist now. But starting at bringing of your journey felt like the right order.