How I Lost My Leg - My Cancer Story

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  • Опубліковано 12 сер 2024
  • Heres to living! Genuinely never thought I would be here today and I am super blessed to be here!! I cannot thank you all enough for all the love and support from each and every one of you!
    Gonna be doing more in depth videos about my journey, I wanted to add more to the video but it would've been wayyyy to long!
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  • @g0_rilla279
    @g0_rilla279 Рік тому +5315

    "If you're ever stuck in a 50-50 situation, flip a coin, because by the time its in the air you know *exactly *what you want it to land on."
    That's a powerful quote

    • @itsgonnabeanaurfromme
      @itsgonnabeanaurfromme Рік тому +110

      Never worked with me. For me, once it lands and you see the result, your gut will tell you if it's the wrong decision.

    • @lavenderrbooks
      @lavenderrbooks Рік тому +42

      i do that im like ugh i want both of these ima flip a coin then it lands on the one i dont want then boom decision made

    • @bmac6070
      @bmac6070 Рік тому +85

      ​@@itsgonnabeanaurfromme that's the point I think

    • @thepinapple8829
      @thepinapple8829 Рік тому +77

      ​@@itsgonnabeanaurfromme that's the point, once you start to doubt the coin flip, that's when you realize you wanted choose the opposite of what it landed on.

    • @gallofilm
      @gallofilm Рік тому

      not very true though

  • @azurezzz
    @azurezzz Рік тому +2311

    Damn, the fact that he was smiling in the wheelchair photos and is smiling all throughout this video. Respect to this man for beating everything thrown at him.

  • @silvxrjae
    @silvxrjae Рік тому +2910

    hi ^^ thank you for being an amazing person with such a contagious smile. you said “not today, cancer!”. i’m so glad that you’re here today.

    • @Alex1Leg
      @Alex1Leg  Рік тому +769

      Thank you!!! Cancer may have taken my leg but it couldn’t take my smile hahaha

    • @theliceinyourhair
      @theliceinyourhair Рік тому +73

      @@Alex1Leg dude you’re Humor is just- I can’t even use words to describe it 😂

    • @Paradox2266
      @Paradox2266 Рік тому +31

      ​@@Alex1Leg that's the most wholesome response ever we love you for that

    • @silvxrjae
      @silvxrjae Рік тому +9

      @@Alex1Legexactly

    • @hicsuntdracones9065
      @hicsuntdracones9065 Рік тому +5

      @@Alex1LegIt’s so awesome that you’ve remained so joyful!❤

  • @momentsonus6782
    @momentsonus6782 Рік тому +1171

    My son is 13, he was diagnosed with bone cancer (mesenchysmal chandrosarcoma) last September. He lost his entire left leg (hindquarters amputation) 5 months ago. You give me hope that he can lead a normal life ❤️

    • @crazyylife
      @crazyylife Рік тому +61

      My best wishes for your son 😊 wishing he will live a good life he still has so much to see and appreciate , god bless .

    • @alicosta3420
      @alicosta3420 Рік тому +8

      🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏

    • @yutubzalupa
      @yutubzalupa Рік тому +1

      He cannot. I used Google translator.

    • @Interdimensionalvoid
      @Interdimensionalvoid Рік тому +20

      @@yutubzalupa???

    • @momentsonus6782
      @momentsonus6782 Рік тому +16

      @@yutubzalupa he cannot do what exactly? I don’t understand 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @sohvidarity
    @sohvidarity Рік тому +569

    Damn, first an aggressive osterosarcoma trying to get up your leg, then a cancerous mass in your lungs hiding from the surgeons. Cancer tried REALLY HARD with you. But you beat it at every turn! What an incredible story! Thank you for sharing. You are such a powerhouse of a person!!

    • @TheRocker3011
      @TheRocker3011 Рік тому +26

      Stage 4 cancer in less than a year really shows those surgeons were pretty bad or the scans were wrongly done

    • @crowing3886
      @crowing3886 Рік тому +18

      ​@@TheRocker3011that's the main thing I got from this video. No way they did a good job for 4 stages in 7 months. For 3 week checkups aswell?!
      Ridiculous they didn't see it at all.

    • @TheEmeraldMenOfficial
      @TheEmeraldMenOfficial 7 місяців тому +4

      Exact same shit Terry Fox went through… holy shit. He got osteosarcoma, lost his leg, then died of lung cancer.

    • @hajarmdn4883
      @hajarmdn4883 4 місяці тому

      @@crowing3886cancer is very very complicated. Some cancers are so fast you go from stage I to stage IV in weeks. Some are moderately fast and these are the ones that are the most treatable. And then there are the very very slow ones that wouldn’t kill you and it’s actually disadvantageous to treat them but you can’t really know so you can’t take a chance. Cancer can also hide pretty well, specially lung cancer. My grandma died of the same cancer and it took a very long time to diagnose because it just wouldn’t show on scans. By the time they detected it, it was too late. It would have been too late anyway, she was old, she wouldn’t survive either surgery nor chemo and radiotherapy has a low chance of treating something as bad as stage IV cancer.
      So you can’t call the doctors incompetent, it’s a numbers game and it’s not always on your side.

  • @peacegal1413
    @peacegal1413 Рік тому +933

    Hey Alex. I’m a youngster with a prosthetic leg also, and you are a big, BIG inspiration to me!! Everyday, whenever I feel down or feel like I can’t do it anymore, I always think: “What would Alex do??” You always seem so happy despite all you’ve been through, and your smile is so big and bright. Thank you. ☺️

    • @julesoxana
      @julesoxana Рік тому +14

      Youre so strong and amazing❤

    • @printedpixels6214
      @printedpixels6214 Рік тому +4

      Most common w for prosthetic leggers

    • @Channel-pc3gg
      @Channel-pc3gg Рік тому +4

      Stay strong man. Dont let anything defeat you

    • @Joepug96
      @Joepug96 Рік тому +4

      I just watched your 100th video.
      What a touching inspirational piece. Do what you love and what makes you happy. Live life to the fullest.

    • @peacegal1413
      @peacegal1413 Рік тому +4

      @@Joepug96 Wow, thank you. I’m really glad that you enjoyed and are inspired by it. Your comment means a lot to me, I hope you have a great day. Thank you :)

  • @cr34t_
    @cr34t_ Рік тому +446

    I also got cancer at the same age as you. I had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, specifically a sub type called Philadelphia positive. While I was also very close to death a couple times, it was nothing compared to what you went through. You're a true trooper and a massive inspiration. I'm now 9 months in remission. Seriously keep it up, you put a massive smile on my face and you really inspire me❤

    • @Kikrl321
      @Kikrl321 Рік тому +30

      You’re also a trooper

    • @Kikrl321
      @Kikrl321 Рік тому +4

      😊

    • @Iead
      @Iead Рік тому +14

      @@cr34t_ knowing you might die and pulling through is very inspiring. wubby's right, you really are also a trooper

    • @thomicrisler9855
      @thomicrisler9855 Рік тому +8

      Congrats on remission! I'm glad you're still with us. 😁

    • @hugocharron7469
      @hugocharron7469 Рік тому +10

      Congrats champ on your remission. Leukemia is way worst than what I went through, and it's always comforting to see people who also dealt with cancer being happy and beating this shit. I wish all the best with your remission.

  • @Deserted13664
    @Deserted13664 Рік тому +520

    Hey bro good on you for not letting your cancer get the best of you and living life to it’s fullest!

  • @lauracw_24
    @lauracw_24 2 місяці тому +12

    “I wake up every day, and I don’t have cancer. And to me, that’s a beautiful day.” That brought tears to my eyes. My outlook on life has been changed, just by that one sentence. You’re so incredibly strong, Alex. You’re my hero. ❤

  • @athanbrotsis6173
    @athanbrotsis6173 Рік тому +154

    Hey Alex, thanks for your story. I lost my left leg on September 22, 2022 due to a traumatic motorcycle accident. Your story has inspired me to go forward. Thank you 😊

    • @theeverythingkid
      @theeverythingkid Рік тому +9

      I hope your doing okay

    • @Danz0314
      @Danz0314 Рік тому +2

      Athan, I hurt my right foot in a motorcycle accident and I don’t know if it’ll have to be amputated or not. Did you have a choice? Or just woke up with no leg?

    • @AzureKite191
      @AzureKite191 Рік тому +1

      @@Danz0314 are you scared? Your life will change forever

    • @Danz0314
      @Danz0314 Рік тому +3

      @@AzureKite191 yes, I am scared. But I know I’ll be able to bounce back and be okay. That’s all that matters.

    • @athanbrotsis6173
      @athanbrotsis6173 Рік тому +2

      @@Danz0314 no choice

  • @Deserted13664
    @Deserted13664 Рік тому +239

    This is easily the most heartbreaking, wholesome, and heartwarming thing I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

  • @unrealpublisher
    @unrealpublisher 2 місяці тому +4

    I recently had a fracture and was really depressed because a lot of things changed and I couldnt even smile for 2 months. The fact that you are smiling while telling this story means you are a rally strong person. Keep on living and smiling. I hope you have a great life ahead!

  • @cathhep1
    @cathhep1 10 місяців тому +24

    I also had osteosarcoma and I chose a leg revision when I as 17. I was one of the first revisions over 30 years ago. There are moments in my life that losing my leg would have been an easier life. However My inner prosthetic is awesome and I’m super grateful.
    I also had stage 4 lung Cancer. I also kicked it’s ass. Take care!

    • @borjaescobarr
      @borjaescobarr 7 місяців тому

      Excuse me, can I know what your diagnosis was and the treatment you got for the stage 4 lung cancer? Thank you and hope you are good

  • @shadedizzy
    @shadedizzy Рік тому +198

    WTF we went to the same highschool! Glad to hear ur doing alright even if we missed each other! You're such an inspiration and I'm proud to say we're from the same town. Keep doing what you do homeslice

    • @annika6592
      @annika6592 10 місяців тому +3

      that's so cool! what town is it?

    • @shadedizzy
      @shadedizzy 10 місяців тому

      @@annika6592 ;)

  • @Nebulavex
    @Nebulavex Рік тому +58

    Cancer. That sentence brings shivers down my spine when I was 8 or 9 I was sick for a week doctors didn’t know what I had we went to childrens hospital and found out I had a tumor bigger than an apple putting pressure on my breathing tube and heart and the journey began from there I’m 14 now and fine but the sentence living every day like it’s your last is a true lesson that has come from that 3 -5 year experience hope you are doing good I honestly hope you the best.

    • @marsf.56
      @marsf.56 7 місяців тому +3

      Hey dude, I’m sorry you’ve had to go through that. When I was 6 I was diagnosed with Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome (WPW), a heart condition that (due to my age) had a decent possibility of causing me sudden cardiac death. Your story stuck out to me because it was when I was 14 (two surgeries, 4 rounds with a heart monitor, and enough atenolol to settle a 50yr old man into my journey) that I finally was declared free of WPW. It’s gonna weigh on you for a while, but it’s gonna get better. You’re still gonna wake up with cold sweats thinking about it, but it’ll happen less than it does now. I’m proud of you for making it this far and resolving that death cannot take you. I hope you live a long and healthy life, friend. Enjoy high school and tests and friends and stupid fights because you earned it all. Keep truckin.

  • @ClamShel
    @ClamShel Рік тому +38

    “Everything changed when the fire nation attacked… I’m sorry” -Alex 2023

  • @aintmisery
    @aintmisery Рік тому +176

    you have an incredible story.
    your story made me think of technoblade, who passed almost a year ago from the same type of cancer with metastasis to the lungs. two totally different outcomes to the same diagnosis. i don't know if you had heard of his story and thought of your own.
    i'm glad that you got your chance and that you get to live the rest of your life to the fullest.

    • @yinyangsepticruski
      @yinyangsepticruski Рік тому +36

      Just remebered that Technoblade's name was also Alex! Just an interesting observation that I noticed.

    • @mirrodox9529
      @mirrodox9529 Рік тому +27

      ​@@yinyangsepticruskiIf I have a penny for everytime a person who had cancer is named Alex I'll have 3 pennies, which isn't a lot, but it kinda showing that name is a name of a warrior 👍

    • @sumitasengupta6874
      @sumitasengupta6874 Рік тому +3

      @@yinyangsepticruski WAIT YEAHHAHAH

    • @swisdom9117
      @swisdom9117 Рік тому +11

      Yeah I was thinking of this too. So many people have similar stories to Alexs' but so many people aren't here to tell their story. It's heartbreaking 💔

    • @niwradxof9616
      @niwradxof9616 Рік тому +4

      Same it’s sad

  • @Isaacle_
    @Isaacle_ Рік тому +37

    Your unwavering determination and courage throughout your cancer journey have left an indelible mark on my heart, reminding me of the incredible power of the human spirit. Your ability to find hope and embrace life's challenges with such grace and positivity is nothing short of remarkable.

  • @user-zu1uk2qe6g
    @user-zu1uk2qe6g 11 місяців тому +12

    You are such an inspiration! My husband was diagnosed with stage four medistatic prostate cancer. They gave him two month. Today, nine years later he is still with me. Modern medicine has come so far. Don’t ever give up . Your parents must be so proud of you. I know I am! Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏

  • @eringsgrace3560
    @eringsgrace3560 Рік тому +8

    I was diagnosed with PRE-cancerous melanoma on my left shin my SR. year of HS. Had a botched surgery to remove it a few weeks later. I’ll spare most of the gore and details, but let’s just say my skin melted off, my muscle died, I got severe nerve damage, and a horrendous infection. A little over year later and I just received news that I’ll likely need to have an above-the-knee amputation of my left leg. I also recently discovered I might have full-on skin cancer now in a different spot (genetics suck.) I’ve absolutely had pity parties for myself but I live everyday with a positive attitude. I’ve found comfort in jokes. I may not have beaten or even had cancer, but I understand the feeling of gratitude Alex mentions. You have to have positivity to get through hardships, especially so young. I turn to this channel when I need to feel less alone. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do Alex!

  • @Haza1O1O
    @Haza1O1O 11 місяців тому +19

    This means a lot to hear about your story. My mum was diagnosed with cervical cancer when i was only a toddler. She was told she wouldn't survive but she had your mindset. She blocked it out, got on with her day as if it was no different. And then she got the call saying she survived. And i am so thankful for it, hearing other's stories like yours and how you just stayed positive the whole time and faced the odds with confidence is truly inspirational. You are a good man and you deserve so much for your battles. Keep uploading your amazing content and don't stop waking up with that smile on your face

    • @pikachuuprising637
      @pikachuuprising637 9 місяців тому +2

      I pray your mother is still alive for many more years.

  • @judedeprey6831
    @judedeprey6831 Рік тому +6

    You should be a public speaker. Wow! You have the perfect
    Disposition…
    I could see you working in schools, in hospitals, etc. I’m a grandma, I have 13 grandchildren. I think I just adopted you as my 14th! You’re a beautiful person.

  • @whiteroomentertainmenttv8371
    @whiteroomentertainmenttv8371 Рік тому +57

    Honestly. The fact that you can State all of this with a smile on your face is probably one of the most admirable things that I have. Ever seen, you are happier than like the average person buy a lot clearly, and you have one leg! Awesome man. You're a beacon of inspiration, and you keep doing you. My aunt has terminal cancer currently. And a very low chance of survival. But hearing this story makes me hopeful that she will live. So thanks

  • @saramister3310
    @saramister3310 Рік тому +24

    Bruh he smiled the whole video...I would've broke down several times and the amount of optimism this man has is greater than the combination of optimism of everyone on the entire planet...(sorry you dont have to read this just saying it bc i felt like it needed to be said) also love ya'll god bless you all and have a great day or night!!!! And also I love ur videos!!!

  • @FreePalestine825
    @FreePalestine825 Рік тому +58

    Bro, you have all my respect.

  • @aliman117
    @aliman117 Рік тому +54

    Inspiring story that really puts into frame how fragile yet beautiful life is.

  • @panconkisu
    @panconkisu Рік тому +12

    This is one of those situations that makes me reconsider how I appreciate my life. Congratulations on your success beating cancer. You are amazing. Long life you!

  • @joselynflores4160
    @joselynflores4160 Рік тому +12

    I’m crying right now. I’m wanting to go to medical school and help people and my brother in law had ewig sarcoma and lost his leg as well and seeing you I just find myself so interested in cancer and seeing how strong you all are is truly inspiring. Keep smiling everyday. ❤

  • @violet3321
    @violet3321 Рік тому +13

    My Mom also had cancer, twice. I was only born to see her experience it once- and it was very scary. I seriously applaud you for your bravery, your upbeat attitude- and so on. I can’t even imagine how hard it has got to be to sit in front of a camera and explain all of this for us to watch- but it’s incredibly inspiring. I hope you find peace with the amputation, and with knowing that we as people support you. Take care man.

  • @DacalLP
    @DacalLP Рік тому +10

    The fact that you pulled through TWICE and staying this upright through all of it is amazing. AND you're living the dream of being a UA-cam celebrity - King Human being. Like you're actually an idol.

  • @dreyhawk
    @dreyhawk Рік тому +7

    Wow, what a roller coaster ride! Your attitude is at least 50% of why you are still here, if not more. Thank you for sharing and being such a shinning inspiration to others facing difficult times.

  • @alexandrasamazingworld8354
    @alexandrasamazingworld8354 5 місяців тому +4

    Wow, you really were blessed! God had your back through it all! That was quite an amazing testimony/story!

    • @alexandrasamazingworld8354
      @alexandrasamazingworld8354 5 місяців тому +2

      It just goes to show that God's not done with you yet! He still has a purpose for you!
      He's Jehovah-Rapha (The Lord is our healer)!

  • @raymondkymsuttle
    @raymondkymsuttle 11 місяців тому +24

    I’m in awe of you. I’ve known too many people who’ve committed suicide (& I’ve had my own depression which has crippled me to the point of thinking “what’s the point of living?”) & it’s such a weird contrast to see your gratitude for life versus those people with fully functioning bodies taking their own lives. You truly are the best of humanity & I’m sure you’ll be a role model & inspiration to thousands of others.

    • @sisyphus_strives5463
      @sisyphus_strives5463 10 місяців тому +8

      there are diseases of the mind that make it impossible to feel such gratitude, depression is incredibly insidious as it may not rob you of your life-but it'll rob you of your joy.

    • @zumurudlilit
      @zumurudlilit 7 місяців тому

      @@sisyphus_strives5463I have depression- you can choose to be grateful at some point and then it starts getting better. One must grasp this second and start building your new you and life on it.

    • @ikmedialuna
      @ikmedialuna 5 місяців тому

      Is there is not mental health, there's not health.

  • @Emily_Garcia
    @Emily_Garcia 9 місяців тому +6

    For some reason, UA-cam recommended me one of your videos this week; the best decision ever was to have clicked on it. ❤
    I've been watching them and I honestly admire the way you live life. You are an inspiration :')
    Thank you for sharing hope and joy. Your smile is so authentic and contagious! ✨
    Blessings, and best wishes for you!

  • @HiIAmSpirit2
    @HiIAmSpirit2 Рік тому +10

    You're amazing and a huge inspiration. You beat death when it knocked at your door and still have the sweetest smile and spread positivity. I'm so grateful for finding your channel, as learning more about how your prosthetics work and your overall journey is really cool. Not only that, but you always give me hope and make me happier. Keep living and not just surviving

  • @r3gret2079
    @r3gret2079 10 місяців тому +5

    This man said "fun little cancer story" with a smile, n I smiled back. What is this? Your positivity is something we all need.
    Take my sub brother. You more than earned and deserve it. I wanna go on this journey with you, even if vicariously through a youtube video. You are a special dude, I can tell that by watching you, n honestly I need that positivity in my life.

  • @HMFan2010
    @HMFan2010 10 місяців тому +8

    The “It was nice walking with you” photo is suitably defiant. What an incredible story. You are truly an inspiration. I wish you all the best for your future.

  • @_Meadowlark_
    @_Meadowlark_ Рік тому +41

    Sometimes it can take a ‘my life flashed before my eyes’ situation to really realize how important it is to live your life and what you really want to do. I’m so proud that you were able to be happy even in the darkest parts of your life. Keep going, dude

  • @anaschau4007
    @anaschau4007 Рік тому +3

    Such a powerful and amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing🤍
    My Abuelita passed away from pancreatic cancer when I was relatively young. She was always one of the strongest people that I've ever known before in my life. I do remember that she, like you, just wanted to live her best life after her diagnosis, even when she grew so weak that that meant just being able to live with her family again for her last few weeks and enjoy their company rather than passing in the hospital, especially since everyone knew it was coming.
    Kudos to you for beating that beast! I'll be praying for you as you continue towards being cleared again🙏🤍

  • @Tyler1251tyler
    @Tyler1251tyler Рік тому +11

    Your story is amazing not once but twice and stage 4 !!! That’s amazing that you beat the hardest thing to beat twice you’re a true warrior

  • @justzachary96
    @justzachary96 Рік тому +6

    I can’t even find words to say to describe how much you mean to me and so many others that relate to your story, in our generation there has been a huge surge of people who struggle with anxiety and depression and let that darkness take over, tho after seeing the immense strength you have, and the fact you are living proof that no matter how dark things get, there is light at the end of the
    tunnel.

  • @JIn-xv5ft
    @JIn-xv5ft Рік тому +8

    I had pain in my ankle for a couple of years and I also brushed it off thinking it was stress and ankle twist pains from chasing my girls around. Found out a month ago it is actually synovial sarcoma, a rare cancer. Starting radiation soon and then surgery. I will loose 3 tendons in my foot which means I won’t be able to flex or move my foot and have to wear a brace for life. I know it’ll become a normal a few years from now, but at the moment it sucks to think about how limited things will get, if it will come back and spread. You are giving me smiles and strength. Thank you for sharing!!❤

    • @blackbunny8919
      @blackbunny8919 8 місяців тому

      Heyy, how are you doing right now ? I hope everything went well for you ❣️

    • @LLiivvy.1
      @LLiivvy.1 7 місяців тому

      Heyy I hope your doing better! But I am just curious what did the pains feel like? I’m currently overthinking abt cancer and such and I’m really worried because I’ve been coughing for 5 weeks now and I’ve been getting pains every now and then and then on my knee where a lump is. I was wondering if that sounded like what your symptoms were like? Hope you get better 😊

  • @Iead
    @Iead Рік тому +9

    thank you so much for this video! i cannot relate more to how you said that you're kind of happy you got cancer because you learned from it and started to appreciate the little things in life. although i've never had cancer, my mother committed suicide over 2 years ago and it tore me apart, but i'm happy i was able to learn some things about myself and grow as a person. it makes me see everything in a far different light now. ♥

  • @brianw4752
    @brianw4752 Рік тому +6

    You're an absolute legend. Your story is so wholesome and heartwarming video I've ever seen. Your perseverance is so inspiring. Especially for someone going through a tough time. You definitely deserve all of your new friends :) I hope everything goes right for you and reach 1M subs. You got it bro!

  • @PaulTesta
    @PaulTesta Рік тому +5

    Totally speechless. Your story is unbelievably inspiring. You have such courage, and yet you are grounded with such joy.

  • @lavanyasharma9538
    @lavanyasharma9538 Рік тому +5

    Man you are hands down such an inspiration❤️, your positivity and infectious smile is something do die for.
    That bitch cancer is nothing infront of your will power!
    Stay strong like always!

  • @Music-rd3xq
    @Music-rd3xq Рік тому +7

    I found your channel from a UA-cam short and watched this whole video. It’s one of those few that really changes ones perspective on life and makes me more thankful. I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through all this, I really hope you’re doing better. Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @towwf
    @towwf Рік тому +5

    hey dude as a physician, this is an amazing video to watch that I think all doctors gotta watch. the fact that you're so positive makes me want to be more positive at work. keep it up!

  • @swisdom9117
    @swisdom9117 Рік тому +3

    Honestly this video made me so emotional. Like I don't know anyone battling cancer nor have I experienced it myself, but it was so hard hearing this story despite the smile you wore. I will never be able to understand what you went through. I played a game on Choices called "With Every Heartbeat" and the love interest, Dakota, has cancer as well. Long story short, he died in the end and.... Wow. That book felt so real. Your story reminded me of all the feelings I had at that time, especially the part where you proactively shaved your head.
    I pray you stay cancer free for the rest of your life, and I'm so glad you're still here. Please take care ❤

  • @FamilyManMoving
    @FamilyManMoving 10 місяців тому +2

    "You are an inspiration," are words I knew I'd never say because it is cliche, and makes the other person's hardship all about me. Like the point of their hardship was to inspire _me_ or something remarkably vain. But for the first time ever, I have to say _you_ are truly inspiring. I've watched a few of your vids and it is clear you have chosen the goal of making sure others _do_ get something from your hardship. It worked with me. Passing your videos to my children. Thank you, and best of luck.

  • @AussieBall-Animations2
    @AussieBall-Animations2 10 місяців тому +6

    I love the way you’re so humble about almost dying. You have a certain charm and i am all here for it!!

  • @19choil
    @19choil Рік тому +3

    this is so genuine and heartfelt and makes me think actually how being in such a mindset for so long has like changed your mindset for the better somehow it’s like inspiring but wow it’s tough you know

  • @aisha_yu
    @aisha_yu 11 місяців тому +3

    I recently lost a family member to cancer and it was traumatising. I'm glad you are here now, able to share your story with people 🙏

  • @bokutosimp9074
    @bokutosimp9074 Рік тому +2

    man I appreciate your vibe, I was having quite a hard time and I end up watching one of your videos by coincidence and it made me smile for no reason, your smile is truly contagious
    glad you make it through, I'm sure that you're giving hope to a lot of people out there 🙂😊

  • @abdulkarimfaridat1053
    @abdulkarimfaridat1053 14 днів тому

    I saw your short and I decided to check your channel. I’m very glad you are here today and that you beat cancer. It’s the one thing I wish my dad had done. I lost him to lung cancer when I was just four. So hearing your story is a blessing honestly. I wish you well❤

  • @SuperNinjaTurtle7272
    @SuperNinjaTurtle7272 Рік тому +4

    Hey Alex thank you for sharing your story. I found your channel about 2 weeks ago and watched ever short that was in my feed. And I immediately related to your story. But now that you shared your story I can relate. I was in HS when I was diagnosed. Same as you an athlete thought I hurt myself in practice ignored it for 5 months until I couldn’t ignore it anymore got the work I’m and it was cancer. I was able to graduate and walk and 2 days later I started my chemo treatment. 3 months later amputation R AKA. Been an amputee since 2015. Trust me when I say I know those dark chemo days you feel alone you feel like you’re at deaths door. You’re weak your body hurts you can’t eat the feeling of being fragile and vulnerable. But you have a great outlook on life. And I respect that. I have a similar outlook. I lost my leg but I still have my life. Life continues so live it as best as you can.

  • @sei4434
    @sei4434 Рік тому +4

    your story made me cry 😭 thank you for sharing this with us alex!

  • @smirkifyiscool
    @smirkifyiscool 10 місяців тому +2

    This video made me cry. Your positivity and optimism is so amazing, it's so contagious. It's amazing to see how happy someone can be through all of this, and I know it must've been an impossibly hard time for you, but you made it! I'm just so proud of everything you've been through, it's truly one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard. Love you so much!

  • @blossomdaisy540
    @blossomdaisy540 10 місяців тому +6

    As someone who beat Neuroblastoma at 10 weeks old, this story is incredibly inspiring to me.
    The fact that you relapsed must’ve been scary, but you fought as hard as you could, and that’s the most amazing thing.
    ❤❤❤

  • @JackBair
    @JackBair Рік тому +7

    So hyped it came out!! I really hope this informs lots of people of your experiences and perseverance!❤🎉

  • @evie_1124
    @evie_1124 10 місяців тому +4

    i’m so proud of you!! so glad you pushed through and survived ❤

  • @LordYamcha
    @LordYamcha Рік тому +3

    I cant imagine the amount of willpower and strength you have bless your heart brother

  • @hugocharron7469
    @hugocharron7469 Рік тому +2

    Man I just found this channel and it help me so much to cope. I've had the same cancer (Osteoscarmo, I think stage 1) at 13 and lost my knee and part of my tibia in the fight. I chose the knee replacement as the cancer was still in an early stage and amputation wasn't really needed. I've been on remission for 5 years now and so far everything is good. I still deal with pain and effect of having a prosthetic knee, but life is getting better.
    My parents also knew before me, so I relate a lot to your story. I just started the video and I recognize my story through yours. Your videos help me feel better about all of this and give me hope about the future. Love you man, keep up the good work and keep inspiring people.
    Big love from Montreal

  • @robloxdev2869
    @robloxdev2869 Рік тому +5

    This is such an inspiration! Congrats! And yes, life is too short- I'm actually scared of dying (thanatophobia). When I was five, I had phnemonia (a lung illness) and I had to miss christmas with my family. I didnt exactly understand what was going on but on the day I had to had to have a surgery, my dad cried. My parents later told me that I either had to lose a lung or have a medicine that could affect me for 10 years, but miraculously the medicine didn't. This is such an inspiration to get up and do something! Thanks!

  • @NeathenAlero
    @NeathenAlero Рік тому +7

    _I CRIED FOR THE FULL 10 MINUTES. This is such a brave story. Thanks for sharing._ 👑

  • @MiaJonesJones-lz9mm
    @MiaJonesJones-lz9mm Місяць тому +1

    Amazing story! It is so inspiring! My great grandfather died from lung cancer and skin cancer runs in my family, but u inspired me to have a good outlook on the bad things thank you alex!

  • @user-sm9zl2jm7p
    @user-sm9zl2jm7p Рік тому +2

    Your story had me in tears. We always complain about the little things in life and your story gave me a new perspective to view life from. While I got upset about tedious problems I go through, other people are fighting battles with wide smiles across their faces. You reminded me of Gus from "The fault in our stars". Such an optimistic and inspiring person! I could not imagine going through what you went through and still being able to maintain that beautiful bright smile🤍

  • @azey3664
    @azey3664 Рік тому +6

    I love how Alex is always positive ❤

  • @deleted-something
    @deleted-something 10 місяців тому +4

    As someone who lost someone very important to cancer last year, I'm very glad you are doing great man! Let's hope one day cancer will only appear in history books...

  • @aSlimyDragon
    @aSlimyDragon Рік тому +1

    The ability to tell your cancer story with a smile on your face is something else. At some points it's obviously a sarcastic smile, like when you say "this is great" after the news that you had cancer again, but you still manage to keep a positive energy throughout the video. I'm glad you're still here and your cancer better not EVER come back or ELSE

  • @cmasca07
    @cmasca07 9 місяців тому +2

    Hi I'm a Radiation Oncologist resident. Thanks for sharing your expirience. I consider my self a very sympathetic person but is never the same story when I ask as doctor vs hearing from the patients in other enviroment.
    You have just the right attitude. Good luck!

  • @tabbycatisback618
    @tabbycatisback618 10 місяців тому +3

    I needed this right now, such an inspiring story that I can relate to so much. It sucks to struggle with things that take over your life. You just cant let it do that.

  • @BluJellu
    @BluJellu Рік тому +3

    smiling and laughing as you tell the stories... you are an incredible person ❤

  • @EllaKate-gp9us
    @EllaKate-gp9us 7 місяців тому +1

    I really just wanna say that oh my goodness this news is terrifying,the fact that you heard it but still pushed on is so inspiring! I’m hoping you stay safe and positive.

  • @EliasBunda
    @EliasBunda Рік тому +2

    You are the definition of resilience. I’m incredibly inspired by you.

  • @Stuggots
    @Stuggots Рік тому +4

    Damn, never thought I would relate this hard to your story, I also had to leave my swim team in high school because of my health, and I also found out the day after graduation I had cancer. And the best part is, here we both are cancer free! Sorry you had to go through all of that and I wish you the best in years to come bro!

  • @sarafroats2935
    @sarafroats2935 3 місяці тому +3

    My grandfather died of cancer when I was 5 and ever since then I have wanted to eliminate all cancer so that no one has to die of it or have a loved one die of it Edit:I am 15 now

  • @helensernett9477
    @helensernett9477 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your story. I used to work in a children's hospital, as non-medical personnel. Kids that beat cancer grow into a really special group of adults. I appreciate you sharing your story of how you move forward in life. I think any of us facing change or set back can gain inspiration from learning how others have grown and learned from their life lessons. Thank you again!

  • @kldavistxlittlegad2943
    @kldavistxlittlegad2943 Рік тому +1

    Great outlook on life. My husband had cancer twice, first NHL. He had Ewing’s sarcoma in the lung and his chemotherapy options were limited due to his NHL treatments. He was a rare case of getting two unrelated cancers within a 5 year period. Cancer definitely takes a toll on more than your body. Your smile shows so many how to stay positive in the worst of trials. May God bless you with a long life and May your story reach those that need hope.

  • @Renee_87
    @Renee_87 Рік тому +6

    I got cancer the same age as you. This year (junior year) I got diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and now I’m being biopsied for melanoma. Of course thyroid cancer is nothing compared to this, but I’m so sorry you had to go through these terrible things at such a young age.

  • @turtle6283
    @turtle6283 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your story your super inspirational and it’s crazy that you were able to smile through all of it

  • @vivaanagrawal7887
    @vivaanagrawal7887 Рік тому +2

    I have never seen anyone stay this positive when they’ve gone through so much 😢. Absolute legend.

  • @untitled_3151
    @untitled_3151 Рік тому +1

    Man, I haven't been following you for so long, but thank you.
    My own dad has a story quite similar to you - lost his right leg to an osteosarcoma at around 11, survived but went on to have other big health issues related to the side effects of the chemio he had during his teen years (his veins and arteries being smaller, they tend to get blocked more easily than the rest of us) -
    And I, as much as anyone but probably with a more personal and closer view of it, can see all the good you're doing and the number of people you inspire by having the courage to talk about your life and your experiences, as tough as they have been. Thank you for showing us how cool it is to live our lives, and I hope yours to be as awesome and incredible as you are !

  • @Badpoetry-m7v
    @Badpoetry-m7v Рік тому +6

    You got me crying all I’ve been through is I was 4 and my feet were infected so they chopped it off. Stay strong

  • @brookedillavou1953
    @brookedillavou1953 Рік тому +38

    As you may know, Technoblade passed away from cancer (stage 4 sarcoma) last July, and his birthday was today. It was so bittersweet to see this video pop up in my recommended today, and I couldn’t help but watch. You really reminded me that it really is just up to fate. You were so lucky to have this incredible chance to keep living, this lucky coin flip. He was also offered a choice: to amputate his arm to to have them go in to dig the tumor out. He chose the latter. He died, and you lived. You had the chance to live. Techno didn’t have that chance, but it was for a reason. He spread his story, saved lives, made smiles, and induced laughter all over the world. He still does it, living on through survivors like you, telling your story. Thank you so much for this video, it’s honestly incredible to see you here, like fate has turned me onto your channel just like it did his so many years ago. 🫶

  • @MichaelKovalev93092
    @MichaelKovalev93092 Рік тому +4

    fuck cancer... and live your life to the fullest, tomorrow everything might change for the worst or the better that's just what life is...

  • @harshpubg7293
    @harshpubg7293 Рік тому +2

    You are a true inspiration alex bro, watching you makes me realise how precious is our life we should enjoy our life to fullest being great full for the things we have and moreover despite whatever's the odds are never give up fight for it you are a true living legend.

  • @eiluvart0416
    @eiluvart0416 Рік тому +1

    by some miracle i found this channel through a short today… and all i can say is you are the coolest human being ever and are amazing getting through all this with that bright smile on your face :)

  • @agentwatermelon1
    @agentwatermelon1 Рік тому +3

    Hi you should look into a PRS for the phantom pain. It helps with the nerves sending the wrong signals

    • @agentwatermelon1
      @agentwatermelon1 Рік тому

      PRS stands for Personal Recovery System. The is also a place called Spero in Arkansas that can help with these things

  • @isaiahgoodrum3567
    @isaiahgoodrum3567 Рік тому +5

    I love the content

  • @imschizophrenic69
    @imschizophrenic69 Рік тому +1

    Brought me to tears man no other inspiration like you I freaking love your positivity and it brings me so much happiness to see a kid just grow and evolve through so much trauma to defy the odds. Wish you the best luck on whatever you choose to do with your life.

  • @millieandmason48264
    @millieandmason48264 Рік тому +2

    This proves that God has been with us the entire time💕💕
    Praise the Lord!
    I’m so glad you are alive alex!
    May the Lord bless you and all of us✨💕
    Amen🙏🏼😇✨💕

  • @Piper_Gillis
    @Piper_Gillis Рік тому +4

    Double cancer survivor. This must have been horrible and it was so much easier than the thought of dying…

  • @il0stthegam3
    @il0stthegam3 Рік тому +2

    Congrats a lot for beating cancer, you truly are a really inspirational person!
    I work in the field of cancer research, but listening to storys as yours keeps me in touch with the reality, that behind all the data and medical histories I get are real people. You can forget that and get kind of neutral after some time. So again, thank you for sharing your story!

  • @robin.r
    @robin.r Рік тому +1

    You are amazing! I have never seen anyone emit so much positivity. I could honestly listen to you for hours. Being dealt such a tough hand in life with so many setbacks and still staying on top of the situation is crazy. Thank you for telling your story.

  • @also1268
    @also1268 Рік тому +1

    Omg, you're legit one of the most inspiring people I've seen on the internet. Despite being so young having gone through so much is exceptional. Your optimism is what really gets to people hence why you grow so quickly. Not even that, you seem upright and honest in this video which makes everything you say impact so much harder. You saw some absolutely beautiful things that couldn't have been said better. I really commend you and I'll be watching as long as you make content.

  • @Sadaes
    @Sadaes Рік тому +1

    You are beautiful on the inside and outside and I'm not even kidding when I say that your joy and contagious positivity brightens every day for me. Your so cool and you inspire me 🫶🏼

  • @ArnavSingh-im5bj
    @ArnavSingh-im5bj 10 місяців тому

    You are the bravest man there is. I will pray for your health from the bottom of my heart. Losing you, will be a real loss to humanity.

  • @GrechStudios
    @GrechStudios 9 місяців тому +1

    This video is crazy! First chemo doesn’t work. And yet you beat the odds for the second time, at 10%. And then you are so positive and have taken such a healthy perspective. It’s just so crazy! Kudos to you sir.

  • @LilyBraszko-xq7jo
    @LilyBraszko-xq7jo 7 місяців тому +1

    I am 17 years old and have osteosarcomas. They did surgery on my knee to remove the cancer tumor but during surgery the doctor messed up and cut two major arteries and a major vein. Because of that I had to have six corrective surgeries and I lost all feeling and control of my leg. I have been told that an amputation is my best option to be pain free. Thanks to you and your videos an amputation doesn’t seem so scary anymore. Thank you for that.