How I Live with Stage 4 Breast Cancer: Brittney Beadle's Story | The Patient Story

In this cancer vlog, Brittney Beadle shares her experience with living with stage 4 breast cancer. When she was 18, she discovered a lump, but was dismissed by doctors because they said "she was to young to get cancer." A few months later, the lump grew and her nipple inverted, leading her to get a biopsy that showed it was cancerous. At first doctors thought it was an early stage but after her double mastectomy they discovered it was metastatic, stage 4.
She opens up about the emotional impact of the surgery, her ongoing treatment, including the side effects she faces, such as nausea and fatigue. She also talks about the importance of advocating for yourself and finding the right team of doctors.
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[@joanmerriken9216]

God bless you in your fight. You are so young. It’s a rotten disease but I got it at the other end of the life cycle. Stage 4 at 85. Keep on keeping on and continue doing all the outside sports and fun things. I force myself to garden and work outside in my yard. And I feel another tumor again, so I a just keep on keeping on. Never quit!

[@JamCat_2019]

I love her story of hope and she is a beautiful fighter! I am too a stage 4 breast cancer ❤

[@davdav3945]

Embrace life & don‘t postpone things too long.

[@davdav3945]

Warm wishes from Germany ❤

[@Catherine3296]

My sister had cancer when she was 17 years old, had surgery having her spleen out and then chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She survived and still going strong.

[@pragatisingh4619]

how old is she now

[@Niseyboo]

My mom has stage 4 Breast Cancer 🥺We are sitting here watching this video together. You are so adorable and so strong . Hang in there Beautiful 🙏🏽❤️

[@130crowd]

How can it seem as though cancer has shown Brittney her own wisdom, strength and courage? Her maturity is mind blowing. Go girl !!

[@deborahdore7487]

I also have had a double mastectomy due to aggressive cancer. I was a 34HH. I was lucky that it was picked up on my FIRST mammogram at 48. I am now 54 and I got the 'all clear' in June?! I remind myself every day how lucky I am. I was diagnosed with non-classical hEDS at the same time. Ive been fighting pain since I was 12, and I have had lung, heart, bowel, bladder, adrenal, thyroid, bone, joint, blood disease too. We are not dying of disease, we are living with it!! 🎉

[@sianevans3159]

Wow what a strong young woman! I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 2/3 breast cancer age 36 & had a mastectomy last week. Your video has given me strength and hope. You are amazing sweetheart!! I will watch this video every time I’m feeling down x 💜

[@BeenasBookshelf]

that's my beautiful, strong, wonderful friend!!!

[@tamiewert808]

What an inspirational young woman!!! So young to have received this diagnosis!! I'm a Nurse and her age on diagnosis truly surprised me!! Best wishes to her!!

[@tmh0921]

My first BC diagnosis was in 1999 at age 27, and back then they didn’t really know how to treat us young patients. It was rare to have BC at that age. I was lucky that I had a surgeon who, though he didn’t think it was cancer, listened to me and did a biopsy. I was stage I when diagnosed the first time. In 2019, almost 20 years later, I received a new primary BC diagnosis. This time stage 2A. This time, a double mastectomy, chemo, and endocrine therapy. Scanxiety and PTC with cancer patients/survivors is real… and an often under considered aspect of the cancer journey. Bless you and best wishes for your journey and continued regression of disease and returning to NED.

[@michelecapriotti4412]

This is why we need this channel! 18 year olds do get cancer and people need to INSIST on proper diagnostic evaluation 😢 Doctors gaslight. Don’t let this happen to you. Speak up and demand tests. Sending Brittany and everyone love ❤️

[@btudrus]

"18 year olds do get cancer" because they eat sugar...

[@Mslovely42]

I started following Brittany and other ladies when I was first diagnosed in 2019. I'm also on enhertu. It hasn't been easy my last scan show no signs of cancer. 🙏💙

[@KaminiSingh-jx3iu]

You are so strong brave and beautiful girl I am also breast cancer survivor stage 4 and very inspired by your cancer journey and try to follow you

[@deanawells4395]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤. You are an inspiration to all of us Warriors of breast cancer

[@deborahbizzell1989]

Thank God you have survived all of the treatments,with a positive attitude!

[@29sagittarius51]

What a positive, brave young woman!! Sending you love, light and prayers Brittney! Thank you for sharing your story with us and giving others hope💕

[@evangelonnaevangelist1560]

You're an amazing, strong and inspirational young lady! You understand the value of living and making the most of each day. My mom has been living with stage 4 cancer for 15 years and it's stable. I pray that you are healed ❤🙏 Never forget that God is the ultimate healer ❤❤❤

[@engineersmusic3m501]

They went for chemotherapy, radiotherapy or not?

[@rams5787]

How is your mom, my mom has stage 4 triple negative, it moved to the liver today... they want her to do a trial

[@janedixon1047]

Your comment about your mum gives me hope.

[@rams5787]

Do not ever lose hope... my mom is at the 1 yr mark of her diagnosis, after taxol, keytruda then when it mets to liver they did do the trial which was Eribulin and SDX, she had to stop after 2x as it affected her heart, miracle her marker dropped to 19... so without chemo for a month, she is starting chemo pills now, we have hope and you must have hope too...we are Indian so of course we believe in the holistic so it's also been turkey tail, essiatic tea, broccoli sprouts big time and sour sop tea religiously...my prayers for you❤​@janedixon1047

[@AashaKarki-gx4sx]

Thank you for encouraging me

[@debbieschultz106]

You are wise beyond your years, and your mindset is incredible. If anyone can beat this, you will, sweetie. I'm keeping you in my prayers 🙏

[@rebeccakarlsson1395]

What a story of hope. It’s wonderful that you are living an amazing life and aren’t letting your diagnosis rob you of your joy and passions. Good advice about finding doctors who keep things positive. Your team is SO important and they really do set the tone. Best of everything to you Brittney.

[@same5952]

Oh my goodness! You are amazing! Strong, positive, while going through so much at such a young age. I was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year but I hadn't gone through a third of you've experienced. I'm also much older. I promised myself to look at your video and listen to your story whenever I start feeling sorry for myself. I hope you're doing well! Sending you hugs and healthy vibes and thank you for sharing your story.

[@milliesantiago5563]

❤ What Cancer Cannot Do Cancer is so limited...It cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope. It cannot corrode faith. It cannot eat away peace. It cannot destroy confidence. It cannot kill friendship. It cannot shut out memories. It cannot silence courage. It cannot reduce eternal life. It cannot quench the Spirit. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@flippo878]

❤🌹

[@rasesvari]

❤❤❤

[@yvonnetaylor2038]

What a wise young woman. I was dx'd with BC at 37 and 47. Today I'm 65. I am so impressed that this young lady learned so much at this age. I to believe we have to be our own advocate. It truly is a show up and stand up against cancer. It is wicked but you can find your way through it. Faith really helped me.

[@btudrus]

"What a wise young woman" A wise and informed woman would not eat/drink sugar while having cancer...

[@quetidelapuente9524]

Dear Brittney, I'm writing to you from Peru 🇵🇪🇵🇪♥️ You are an absolute delight to listen to. Wish you a blessed and speedy recovery.

[@mmurray9330]

I know that your story will help those who are going through any type of cancer right now. KZbin is a good place to kind of l8kr have your own panel. I'm pleased that areas so far are clear. Your so brave to have gone through so much.

[@juliej5917]

Wow, Britney. You are wise beyond your years (to say the least). You seem to have the wisdom of a sixty year old woman. I hope you become a motivational speaker. I believe you can have a wonderful career (or chapter even) traveling, motivating and giving hope to those than need it the most. Whatever and wherever the world takes you, you’ll go far! 🎉💜🌻

[@almaznegus5067]

Brittney you’re an inspirational-full of wisdom at a very young age-cancer tried to steal Your precious life, but you defied it, against all of its odds. You’re an amazing brilliant and brave young lady. God bless you and grant you a complete healing and a bright future!

[@janaculbreth007]

I have been looking for Brittany for years to see how she has been doing!!!!!!!! I’m sooo glad I saw this video!!!!!

[@richardhutchison3123]

Your positivity shines through so well! You make me smile. I have Acute Myeloid Leukemia and am still in remission. Stay strong! Love from Nashville, TN!

[@jemmahamilton-shead7255]

Wow this is a phenomenal video from someone so young! I've learnt and taken so much from this thank you!

[@alohatvj]

I love Brittney's story. She is a brave young woman to go through treatments every 21 days. Look forward to her getting the all clear one day. Sending her love ❤️ and support ❤️.

[@faithf5846]

Your a amazing beautiful young lady. Thank you for teaching helping others understand and remind us we can be strong. You got this !

[@travelgirl7967]

BRAVA! ❤Her approach to viewing scans in a positive way as a gift, is admirable. My approach is the opposite, I shut down and start thinking how things are going to go downhill if my NED has come to an end. It's debilitating and making me waste the precious gift of the good times between scans. I'm twice as old as she is and I hope I can learn to do it her way.

[@Ceerads]

I agree that Brittney’s infectious high spirits (at least in this video) are very admirable. But I was and am more like you. I tend towards pessimism. I think that, to a certain extent, people are born with a tendency towards pessimism or optimism. When I was dx with breast cancer (at 51), I “knew” I’d die soon. It’s been 24 years and I’m still here and now more afraid of getting dementia than of cancer. I’m just sharing this because there’s nothing wrong with not being optimistic (I know you know this, but I still want to emphasize it). But learning to not dwell on the worst outcome sure helps us feel better. Wishing all the best to you and all of us who’ve been diagnosed.

[@luccamartin8197]

What a brave and intelligent young woman you are!! My sister is 2 decades older than you and has been dealing with an aggressive form of breast cancer for one year. She was extremely depressed for most of this time, but is doing better emotionally now and is working again. Sending positive thoughts, prayers and virtual hugs to you and your family :-)

[@nancybee250]

Wow,your positive attitude is truly inspirational! I'm in awe of your appreciation and zest for life!

[@nsmccoy2345]

You are an amazing young woman! Truly inspirational! I pray for complete healing for u! God bless you and your family🌷🩷🙏🏻

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Wow, I am so inspired by this precious young lady. How can she be so strong and positive?

[@thehoneypot174]

My GOD I'm just in awe of your courage and wisdom. May GOD continue to bless you!

[@joanclement6671]

You’re amazing! What a wonderful attitude to have! God Bless you 🙏

[@krock123]

God bless Brittney. What tremendous power there is in the strength of her spirit.

[@amritgrewal3060]

What an amazing young woman! Such a wonderful mindset! Inspirational ❤

[@BeautifulGirl735]

What a sweet soul and blessing to everyone around you. God bless you. ❤

[@josianejojo2605]

Gosh she is so young Prayers n healing 🙏

[@queen-servant-of-allah2822]

Thank u so so so much for sharing pray God grant u and everyone suffering this horrible disease 🦠 cancer with cancer free and long happy healthy life Ameen🙏🏽❤️♥️❤️💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@klacier5111]

This woman is a BOSS !!! 💕

[@msaunsha]

Oh I just adore you sweet soul. Prayers up for you. I’m your fellow pink big sister. 🙏🏽🩷

[@hellenralesai9176]

Cancer has met its match. You go girl. So happy for your strength and positivity

[@Dublin1008]

You are such a wonderful young lady❤ I wish all the best❤❤❤❤❤

[@jackielambton]

Your inspiring! Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-gk4gq4vi7w]

doctors these days dont want to do accept that cancer doesnt discrimante it can happen at any age and these insurance companies need to stop to put age on when a person needs mammo etc....i think your positive attitude really helps with cancer....and staying stress free also helps....your a strong young lady who will be ok and live many many years...eat healthy and drink lots of water....and stay active sending lots of prayers and love

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤

[@1spiritdancer]

Wow! What an inspiring delight you are ❣️

[@richardhumber318]

Very tough young lady. I’ll be praying for you. Remain tough. Never give up. It’s not over till it’s over and that’s Gods decisio

[@KimberlyMarshall-kt4ek]

You are a, amazing young lady. I will keep you, and your love ones in my prayers. 🙏🏿💜😊

[@MultiSkyman1]

Good luck to you young lady!!

[@sherryrutledge8792]

A very wise young lady!

[@macycharmin]

I truly admire you, your strength along with your attitude. You're a true warrior!

[@helenobrien4596]

Wow you are one strong lady 💕

[@Linda-in9ns]

I wish you the very best. You can do this! God is watching over you! 🙏🏼❤️🌻

[@wafflesmomforlife9215]

YOU GO GIRL!!!!

[@camillaaylward]

You are an angel A truly beautiful soul Go girl you have plenty of courage strength and all the positivity to fight this and you are doing brilliantly.Camilla Aylward Dublin Ireland

[@roseconklin5392]

You are amazing!!!

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

I'm praying for you.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@soniamendoza3487]

Really inspiring!

[@InvisibleVicky]

What an amazing girl you are ❤❤

[@heavenrivers8818]

What a warrior

[@gloworm1822]

You are an inspiration.

[@getamazed5315]

Quelle maturité et courage 💪👍♥️♥️♥️

[@caryinfante8013]

May our Heavenly Father heal you for His Glory. ❤

[@rams5787]

How are you now, my mom has stage 4 triple negative, chemo helped when it moved to the hip bone, today its in the liver... they want her to do a trial Evexomostat...

[@sandrajollie2123]

Did the trial worked? Most chemo medication are very toxic to liver. Liver can’t heal when it is often bombarded with poison. I had to stop my medication bc it was hitting my liver. Now they wanted to try a new remedy but when I researched it said that can be worst on liver. So I declined the treatment and looking for another opinion. Doctors don’t know what they are doing. Some enjoy clinical trials. Not all are honest with their patients. They don’t care about us. How is your sister doing?

[@KatherineCheung-ke7ql]

God blessed you for healthy body.

[@mariannemcguff1296]

You are adorable. All the best to you!

[@ThePatientStory]

Thanks for watching!

[@InvisibleVicky]

Here in uk they never let anyone stay if you are adult

[@amunadil]

proud of you❤

[@DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY]

Amazing

[@fanolawilkinson9697]

Blessings

[@InvisibleVicky]

Doctors should never ignore

[@SumitraDalai-zv7zo]

You do yoga practice every day , pranayama god will save you sister

[@Gigi-qj6yp]

❤❤🙏🏾

[@premilabenjamin4444]

One sister with a rare kind of disease was asked to repeat this verse and she was healed completely. But if the spirit of him that raised up JESUS from the dead dwell in you, He that raisedup❤ Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies byhis spirit that dwelleth in you.

[@anneherman6745]

❤️🐞

[@slevinlindsay3624]

I would like to known whether she was on the contraceptive pill, as that is one of the suspected culprits of cancer.

[@elizabethw.454]

Wow that is horrible. I wish we could find out.

[@deannalindsey7888]

I just want to share that none of us knows how long we have on this earth. But Jesus knows all things. He knows the unknown. Jesus is our only hope and salvation. Jesus came to die on the cross and shed his blood so that we can be forgiven of our sins. And, He was buried and rose again on the third day so that we can have eternal life. The most good news that anyone can hear is that Jesus made a way for us to be saved from spending an eternity in hell. Heaven is real and awaits us who are saved by Jesus Christ, the Lord! Born-again believers have a blessed hope that only Jesus can give. Fear God and Worship Him. JESUS IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED! Call upon the Name of the Lord and thou shalt be saved! Jesus is coming back to judge the earth! Repent for Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Hope you come to have a personal relationship with Jesus! For there is none like Him!

[@veronicapino3733]

Necesitamos una cura para el cáncer YA !!! Se logró la cura para el COVID en menos de un año, si los científicos del mundo entero trabajaran con la misma intensidad para hallar una cura para el cáncer al igual que lo hicieron con el COVID... Cuántas vidas se salvarían y cuánto sufrimiento se evitaría !!!

[@sandrajollie2123]

They don’t want to have a cure. Cancer is a huge business.

[@edda682]

So young, I lost my sister in law to this, she was thirty one, cancer is evil.

[@edda682]

You're a beautiful girl, keep going.

[@Mslovely42]

Nasusa med made me feel worse..

[@patrickmonahan-rj2kn]

What happened to your "partner at the time"?

[@aisha2luv464]

Most can't handle breast removal

[@patriciacarey6324]

I would love to know if your mom had invetro to conceive

[@chimkenbooty]

skill issue

[@andygossard4293]

You're cute as a button, or bug, or both.

[@007nadineL]

Filming tip: look into the camera lens, not at yourself on the screen .

[@paulanewhouse4252]

You are amazing!

[@KatherineCheung-ke7ql]

God blessed you for healthy body.