"I thought it was a BAD BACK!" My Cancer SPREAD to my BONES and Liver (Metastatic Breast Cancer)

After surviving breast cancer in 2019, Betty Jean was blindsided when back pain during a vacation led to a stage 4 diagnosis — multiple lesions in her spine and ribs. Despite later progression to her liver, Betty refused to let cancer stop her life. She shares how she navigated targeted therapy, radiation, and chemotherapy, and opens up about scanxiety, self-advocacy, and what it really means to her to live fully with metastatic breast cancer. Correction: At 6:30, Betty clarifies she fell down 12 stairs, not 12 flights of stairs. Thank you, Betty Jean, for sharing your story to help others. Betty Jean's book 📖 https://a.co/d/0gxbBv9X The book linked was written by Betty Jean and is shared at her request. The Patient Story has not verified the content of this book and makes no claims regarding its accuracy. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 00:00 - Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis: "Multiple Lesions in My Ribs" 01:06 - First Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Mammogram, Biopsy, and Treatment 03:39 - Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Scanxiety, Stable Disease, and Moving Forward 06:12 - My Breast Cancer Spread to the Liver: Starting Chemotherapy at Stage 4 09:32 - Thriving with Stage 4 Breast Cancer: Self-Advocacy and Resilience Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory