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Lindsay Brookshier

When A Cancer Survivor Becomes the Caregiver

I 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, 2022

When A Cancer Survivor Becomes the Caregiver

Dec 30, 2022

Lindsay Brookshier

This 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, 2020

This space rings of memories.

Apr 3, 2020

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Stupid Cancer

When You Need to Take a Break from Cancer

I’ve been blogging about my cancer journey since my diagnosis when it all first started on my original blog: Grumpy Cat Cancer.

Nov 15, 2017

When You Need to Take a Break from Cancer

Nov 15, 2017

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Stupid Cancer

Cancer Does Not Wait for Debate: A Call for Empathy in a Toxic Political Climate

The cancer community has been waiting and wondering what will happen to healthcare if the ACA is repealed. I have been frantic worrying…

Jan 16, 2017

Cancer Does Not Wait for Debate: A Call for Empathy in a Toxic Political Climate

Jan 16, 2017

Lindsay Brookshier

The Identity of Hair: My Experience with Hair Loss and Regrowth after Chemotherapy

My 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, 2016

The Identity of Hair: My Experience with Hair Loss and Regrowth after Chemotherapy

Dec 2, 2016

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Stupid Cancer

Fighting the Visible Monsters during Cancer Treatment

One 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, 2016

Fighting the Visible Monsters during Cancer Treatment

Oct 14, 2016

Lindsay Brookshier

The Cancer Dating Blahs

My first official blog post for First Descents is now live!

Aug 25, 2016

The Cancer Dating Blahs

Aug 25, 2016

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Stupid Cancer

Facing Fear on the Water

My 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, 2016

Facing Fear on the Water

Jul 12, 2016

Lindsay Brookshier

Malignant Morning

After much encouragement, poking, and prodding from a wonderful tribe of fellow fighters/thrivers/survivors… I’m sharing excerpts from the…

Jul 11, 2016

Malignant Morning

Jul 11, 2016

Lindsay Brookshier

Cancer Buddies

Nothing beats meeting new cancer buddies. It’s this strange sense of sadness for another person’s similar situation and elation to meet…

Jun 16, 2016

Cancer Buddies

Jun 16, 2016

Lindsay Brookshier

Lindsay Brookshier

Disney enthusiast, English educator, single parent. To find Disney vacation planning tips, follow me on mickeyvisit.com/author/lindsay

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