I have breast cancer at 41 years old

Since my breast cancer diagnosis on December 5, 2023, I've discovered a new level of inner strength and resilience I never knew I had. Life may have changed, but it's filled with more gratitude, love, and a deeper appreciation for every moment.
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[@Ramonyk24]

Omg, I have been wondering where you are. Wish you all the best to you!

[@cshines7359]

You’ve got this. With a biopsy coming up…I really appreciate your willingness to share. Wishing you the best.

[@lauren.o.connell]

Good luck with your biopsy! 💖

[@cshines7359]

Thank you. ❤🙏🏽

[@sarahbarrie7547]

I came here after a while as wanted to see what you are using now as you have helped my skin so much and found this video. I am so shocked and sorry you have been and are going through this! You are amazing and I am thinking of you - you are still just as beautiful and glowing somehow despite all you have been though with chemo/radiation!

[@maipham4766]

I'm so happy and blessed you are back and sharing your story and Symptoms with us. Your so incredibly strong and a beautiful soul. Praying for your quick recovery ❤️☘️❤️

[@sheezbeez]

I’m sorry to hear of this Lauren. Wish you total recovery 🩷🩷

[@mikeunsworth775]

Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your courage and strength to go through what you have is inspiring. I only just come across your channel through your video "aging backwards at 40" which I loved, but then saw this on your channel really really surprised me. I'm so grateful you have shared because I feel like it's a bit of an eye opener to many of us including myself. While it's great to focus on outer beauty, ultimately when something life changing happens like this you just realise what's truly important. And than is our inner peace, love and happiness. You've got a sub for me for this video. Goodluck on your journey of healing you've got this! ♥

[@julzmua9898]

I kid you not, I was just thinking about you yesterday while doing my skincare routine, wondering why I hadn’t seen any of your videos lately. I’m so sorry you had to go through this, but as you said, there’s so much to learn and grow from this experience. I’m sure you’ll come out of it even stronger! By the way, you look stunning! Thank you for sharing your story-it’s a great reminder for us ladies to get regular checkups and to prioritise our mental health. You’re truly an inspiration. I’ll keep you in my prayers, but I know you’ve got this 💪🏼🩷.

[@Missprettyladi]

Hi my dear. I pray that the breast cancer goes away completely. Love to see more videos on whatever u chose to show. always adore your channel❤

[@bonniemaddock6970]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Cancer always seems to attack the kindest of hearts. My best wishes go out to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@rezartamilo6245]

I was thinking about you the past few months! For absolute no reason and now seeing you in here is sooo great! You ve got this girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FoougieTV]

Prayers up, Lauren. Fight & remain strong, beautiful. 🙏🏾💗💪🏾

[@kokorico5416]

Wishing you all the best.Stay strong!

[@majdoulineelaasemi1559]

You are a beautiful soul !!! Good recovery x

[@i.g.p1288]

❤ Beautiful. Inside and out. Very excited to see your products and watch your journey. Stay positive.

[@taylamae3421]

Sending you so much love

[@caitlin9972]

Hi Lauren. I found your channel via Maria Gentlewhispering. I just turned 40 in early Sept and was very intrigued by Maria's video regarding KZbin channels for women over 40. I am extremely grateful I get to say I am 40. Maria had listed several channels and I was very drawn to yours. I was so sad to see this video BUT my sadness quickly turned to inspiration and joy and gratitude that I found your channel. Thank you so so very much for sharing your story. From reading a lot of comments, it's clear and understandable you are very loved. You've gained not only a sub but someone cheering you on, praying for you and your family and wishing you sincerely all the best. Much love, Caity

[@meepmoopmeep1]

Wishing you all the best! I had cancer when I was 19. It was such a tough time, but it changed me for the better. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@JaclynBrandt]

You are so beautiful, both inside and out. I am also 41, and have been following you for a few months and am so thankful for you. I am sending you joy and love from the other side of the world, and wishing you continued recovery.

[@chocoholic6617]

Stay strong Lauren. You got this ❤ 💕

[@Shazi_Li]

So much love for you. Please stay strong. I am sending prayers and good energy to you. Please keep us updated and educated.

[@gabriellaistenes8090]

I wish you the best!!! Crying and leting out emotions is also a way of cleaning your body. Get healthy again!!! Hugs from Hungary ❤

[@dreams1898]

Thank you for sharing and being so candid. Sending love and light your way ❤

[@katrinao8902]

What an amazing and positive outlook you have. Thank you for being so inspirational and sharing this part of your life with us. Good luck, we will be praying for all the best ❤️🙏🏻

[@Maarrriiiiiii]

Gorgeous thank you for sharing your journey with us !! we're rooting for you in life always! 💗

[@kellyc3897]

Sending you so much love, Lauren ❤ you're a rockstar and I so admire your strength and resilience through this process.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I was literally just thinking about you the other day. I'm so glad you're getting such good care. I think you were right not to share too early. No need to invite everyone else's energy in too soon. I'm thinking about you and sending you some good energy!

[@theclaamaterasu]

Wow. You are amazing. I have been thinking of you and will continue to. I wish you the very best.

[@amikhan8424]

❤ ohh Dear how brave you are.May God bless you.Stay happy n healthy.

[@minapandher9719]

Of course we still remember you! Sending you my prayers and well wishes, Lauren. I love your content and you are such a radiant, wonderful soul

[@boulinkaterina]

Nice to see you back...bold. Speedy recovery with long hair....❤❤❤

[@C12341]

My annoying unsolicited advice - looking into water fasting for cancer. Wishing you the best and happiness and recovery and healing .

[@asianagi4304]

I swear I wanna tell you you got this keep your spirits so high I hope god shines his light in you amen

[@lisasavignano-gt3cd]

You are so brave Lauren! I love your content and will continue watching. I wish you well🩷✨🩷

[@lanamuir9318]

THANK YOU for sharing this, beautiful lady. So much for all of us to learn from your story. Wishing you all the very best in your imminent recovery and your many new adventures to come. Can't wait to hear about your products too! Lots of love xx

[@Jjj-yc8sh]

Lauren, I’ve been watching for years. I will always support you 💚💚💚

[@chillwithmari]

Praying for you ❤❤ speedy recovery Lauren ❤❤

[@sayantaniist]

Really missed u dear i don't know why I was thinking about you sometimes and pretty sure that you are not good may be.... But u are a fighter and strong successful woman that's why you are here again today God bless you dear to overcome all the obstacles ❤

[@mrsb5092]

You are strong. Sending you all the love 💕💕💕💕💕

[@SavannaBanana205]

I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@luzvez]

Sending you so much love & healing!!! ❤

[@diajballani5731]

You’re the absolute best! I love you so much what an inspiration you are !

[@21Docs]

Thanks for sharing. Stay strong. You look radiant!

[@phoebepurvis347]

You are a complete inspiration!! You look stunning in green!❤

[@kikistone7348]

Sending you strength! ❤

[@jajko60454]

Wishing you health. Be strong and optimistic ❤

[@BY-px1dr]

Wishing you good health and lots of support and love around you. Thanks for sharing

[@skincaremakeup40]

Of course i remember you,actually i've been waiting for your videos.I hug you and keep you tight and gently in my arms,please be strong marvelous creature

[@beerwolf8518]

I literally just watched the video where you turned 38 and now am seeing this video. I just got to my late 30s and am in a kind of existential crisis. I guess you just have to enjoy each day as they come and make the best of things. Good to hear from you and hope you the BEST.

[@yogagirlvioletsky2703]

YOU are a GEM! ty for sharing.

[@ailinecondeza3480]

Sending you hugs & kisses!!! U got this!!

[@lgpop3347]

I wish you health ! 💖

[@ellies569]

I can relate to everything you shared. I also had the red devil in 1998. I believe that strong approach saved my life. Stay strong!

[@victoriagarcia5533]

Wish you the best. 💝

[@DenisaAlize]

*hugs*

[@asianagi4304]

And I love uour videos plz plz don’t stop we need you

[@kita3256]

I had wondered where you had been! I’m glad you are here again! Everything will be ok, just put it in God’s hands. 🙌🏼

[@lisanguyen6212]

Thanks to you I’m much more knowledge about skincare ingredients.❤ you are strong and Beautiful

[@asianagi4304]

I’ve been watching her even before her diagnosis I love her she still looks fuckin amazing I wish the best for you I will pray for you man may allah cleanse you from any harm amen and will remember to pray for you when I do my 5 daily prayers cause she’s a good person and smart one at that and duckin gorg

[@lamb_007]

God bless, love you ❤

[@dea05]

I don't know if you remember, but a few years ago you recommended me Drunk Elephant face cream, you said that your other was using it too. I started using it and I've been loving it. So, you have been on my mind every now and then, thinking of you dearly. Now that I've heard this, I pray for you everyday, I'm sending you the good healing energy. May God protect you, my dear Lauren! Don't eat refined sugar, not at all (many conventional doctors as well as alternative doctors believe sugar nourishes the cancer cells).

[@mammadijacopo3347]

Oh Lauren I can't believe this. You still look beautiful❤❤❤You need to get on the blood type diet and quit all dairy and milk. My trusted nutritionist says its caused by Cow Hormones and I believe him. His name is Pietro Mozzi in the US you have D'Adamo. Wishing you a fast recovery.❤❤❤Your hair will be back in no time❤❤❤The advice to keep away from social media is a good one all you need is family❤❤❤and you seem to have a great one❤❤

[@Kathena622]

Did your most recent mammogram not show anything at the time?

[@kathyarnusch7614]

Do you mind if I ask you what stage your breast cancer was at?

[@lauren.o.connell]

Stage 2A

[@Infp996]

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[@karin3865]

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[@idahoresosa4010]

Lauren I what to pray for you,l have missed you soo much I never knew all is,l Pray God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob heals you so quick show you mercy renew you show up in your life in Jesus name amen

[@alexdvermeulen]

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[@Misscandicelaw]

God Bless you. Pray to Jesus!

[@idahoresosa4010]

I pray Jesus heal you

[@sylvia8112]

I am now scared, did you have a family history of breast cancer? You are the second beauty influencer with breast cancer. What if these products can impact our health in long term? Did you use tretinoin?

[@chankero4776]

They definitely can cause problems…. That’s why I stopped using skincare all together… they are also bad for the environment…

[@imo.124]

Praying for your healing! I do hope you believe in Jesus Christ. He loves you very much ❤

[@diajballani5731]

You’re the absolute best! I love you so much what an inspiration you are !

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[@Noelia8092]

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[@alexdvermeulen]

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