My Only Symptom Was A Sharp Lump On My Jaw - Brittany | Rare Sarcoma | The Patient Story

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Brittany was 23 when she found a lump on her jaw during a normal day in May. Her life changed completely after doctors diagnosed her with stage 2 rhabdomyosarcoma. In this cancer vlog, Brittany shares her experience navigating chemotherapy, surgery, and a clinical trial. She opens up about the emotional moment she muted her phone and collapsed to the floor after hearing the word “cancer.” She speaks honestly about the decision to stop treatment, the physical and mental toll of side effects, and the hope she found in holistic healing. Her boyfriend has been her biggest source of support, and she continues to fight for quality of life and autonomy in her care. Thank you, Brittany, for sharing your story to help others. Want to hear more about Brittany's rare sarcoma story? 👉 https://thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/sarcoma/soft-tissue/rhabdomyosarcoma/brittany-c/ #Rhabdomyosarcoma #RareCancer #YoungAdultCancer #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: 0:00 Meet Brittany 0.56 The One Symptom I Had 1:35 The Moment Everything Changed 2:57 Finding Another Opinion 4:26 My Treatment Plan 6:26 I Now Have a Titanium Jaw 9:06 Hope of Having a Second Surgery 9:47 The Plan Moving Forward 10:25 Health Decisions at a Young Age 11:14 Worst Challenges Faced 12:30 Where I find Support 13:03 What I Want Others To Know Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatientstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatientstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patient_Story TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory My Only Symptom Was A Sharp Lump On My Jaw - Brittany | Rare Sarcoma | The Patient Story https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatientStory