Lindsay BrookshierWhen A Cancer Survivor Becomes the CaregiverI was 27 when I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. My mom was sitting next to me in the room as the doctor read those results that…Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022
Lindsay BrookshierThis space rings of memories.But not just words, memories crash down as a tidal wave breaks free of its carefully constructed dam. One that was meticulously woven…Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
Lindsay BrookshierinStupid CancerWhen You Need to Take a Break from CancerI’ve been blogging about my cancer journey since my diagnosis when it all first started on my original blog: Grumpy Cat Cancer.Nov 15, 2017Nov 15, 2017
Lindsay BrookshierinStupid CancerCancer Does Not Wait for Debate: A Call for Empathy in a Toxic Political ClimateThe cancer community has been waiting and wondering what will happen to healthcare if the ACA is repealed. I have been frantic worrying…Jan 16, 2017Jan 16, 2017
Lindsay BrookshierThe Identity of Hair: My Experience with Hair Loss and Regrowth after ChemotherapyMy hair was a large part of my identity before I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in February 2015. I have, for many years of my…Dec 2, 2016Dec 2, 2016
Lindsay BrookshierinStupid CancerFighting the Visible Monsters during Cancer TreatmentOne of the hardest lessons I learned during my fight with cancer is the fact that being a cancer patient does not protect you from those…Oct 14, 2016Oct 14, 2016
Lindsay BrookshierThe Cancer Dating BlahsMy first official blog post for First Descents is now live!Aug 25, 2016Aug 25, 2016
Lindsay BrookshierinStupid CancerFacing Fear on the WaterMy token phrase during many of the experiences I had on my trip with First Descents was: this is so out of my comfort zone, this is so out…Jul 12, 2016Jul 12, 2016
Lindsay BrookshierMalignant MorningAfter much encouragement, poking, and prodding from a wonderful tribe of fellow fighters/thrivers/survivors… I’m sharing excerpts from the…Jul 11, 2016Jul 11, 2016
Lindsay BrookshierCancer BuddiesNothing beats meeting new cancer buddies. It’s this strange sense of sadness for another person’s similar situation and elation to meet…Jun 16, 2016Jun 16, 2016