Support Chelsea's Battle with Breast Cancer

UPDATE 8/27/25:

Chelsea is currently back in the hospital after what we believe to be a possible severe side effect of her chemo infusion. Her second dose of this was 8/26 and within a short period of time of receiving this she started developing confusion, generalized weakness, severe body tremors and has now been struggling to communicate her needs. She has transient periods lasting maybe a few minutes of coherency and then it quickly dissipates. We still aren’t certain if this will improve or if this is her new “normal.” They are running more tests to rule out other causes for these symptoms she’s having. We continue to ask for prayers as we navigate some of the new issues that arise. Thank you all for the generosity and support this far, the Broome family has already expressed sincere gratitude for all the donations! If anyone has tried to reach out to Chelsea or Dylan, please respect they are currently dealing with a lot and it’s not intentional if you do not receive a message/call back!

-Amanda Spickerman (on behalf of Chelsea)

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As you may or may not know, Chelsea (Husted) Broome has been battling a terminal breast cancer diagnosis. She was diagnosed with Triple Negative BRCA2+ breast cancer in April, 2025.

Unfortunately, despite receiving eight rounds of chemotherapy, she started developing dizziness, headaches, and double vision which led her to the ER in July. While she was in the hospital for over two weeks, her doctors discovered the cancer cells have migrated into her spinal cord and brain. The cells have also spread throughout her lungs, liver, and entire spine.

Chelsea was given a difficult prognosis and informed by her oncology team that if she pursues chemotherapy infusions into the spinal fluid itself, and potential radiation treatments, she may statistically have an average of 3 to 4 months left here with us. Without any treatment at all, they estimated she’d have less than a month.

Chelsea has decided to pursue treatment in hopes of being able to spend what time she has left doing fun activities with her daughter, Tiana (Tia). While in the hospital, Chelsea had a chemotherapy port surgically placed into her skull to receive chemo directly to her spinal fluid. This form of treatment has been well-received thus far.

Chelsea’s greatest wish is to join Tia in celebrating her second birthday in October. Chelsea has also expressed a few wishes for activities she would like to do with her family before God calls her home. Some of Chelsea‘s last wishes here with us are to go to Universal Studios and visit Harry Potter World. Another wish that she has is to take her daughter Tiana to Great Wolf Lodge to spend a few days with her there as Tia loves the water.

With this campaign, we hope to decrease her family’s financial burden as well as raise enough funds to allow Chelsea to be able to pursue her last wishes without any cost to her.

Due to multiple hospitalizations, chemotherapy infusions, diagnostic imaging, loss of wages, and other challenges, her medical and other related expenses have been quickly accumulating over the last few months. Her husband, Dylan, has been doing all he can to support the family while Chelsea has been in and out of work and undergoing treatments. Unfortunately, Chelsea is unable to work moving forward, so the full financial impact is unknown at this time.

This is a financial impact that no family should have to manage alone. We are asking the community for donations to help aid their family during this difficult time.

I have asked Chelsea and Dylan for permission to host a GoFundMe in support of their family for any current and future financial needs. A donation of any amount is deeply appreciated. If all you are able to offer are your prayers for Chelsea, Dylan, and Tia, those are also gratefully accepted and deeply appreciated. As Chelsea has said herself, the chances are never zero and we all continue to pray for a miracle. She instead continues to “choose joy” in all of this.

Chelsea’s biggest concern is that Tia will be taken care of in the best way possible in her absence. Thank you for helping us give Chelsea the greatest level of financial peace possible. There is great strength in community and we sincerely thank you for being part of the Broome family’s support system. Thank you for reading, sharing, and donating. Each and every one of you is a profound blessing to Chelsea and her family during this very difficult time.