Update from Lexi Brady herself:

There are moments in life that reveal just how deeply human beings are capable of loving one another.

This past year has been one of those moments for me.

When I look back over the last nine months, I don’t just remember hospitals, infusion chairs, blood draws, and scans. I remember every hand that reached toward me when I needed one.

You prayed for me.

You donated when you could.

You shared my story.

You sent flowers, meals, kind messages, encouragement, and love into some of the darkest days I have ever known.

There is no version of this story where I am here without all of you.

Your generosity did more than help me afford treatment. It gave me time. It gave me hope. It reminded me that even in the most frightening seasons of life, we belong to one another.

Thank you will never feel like enough.

Immunotherapy has been an incredible gift. My hair has begun to grow back, slowly and stubbornly, and every new curl feels like a quiet promise that my body is still trying.

I still have a long road ahead of me.

The cancer has not disappeared. I continue to live with metastatic spots throughout my body, and with them comes the pain that many of you know has become part of my daily life. My current treatment plan includes at least two more years of immunotherapy, and I carry the hope that somewhere at the end of this chapter I will finally hear the word remission.

This month brings another season of testing. I will undergo fertility assessments, full body MRIs with contrast, and what feels like countless vials of blood as my doctors continue mapping out the road ahead. Some of these tests and scans, particularly portions of the fertility workup, are not covered by my insurance, but they are important in helping us understand what my future may hold.

I try very hard to make the most of every day I am given.

Some days that means creating, writing, wandering somewhere beautiful, spending time with the people I love, and soaking in the ordinary moments that once felt so far away.

Other days, making the most of the day simply means allowing my body to rest. Some days healing looks like sleeping. Sometimes the only movement I manage is from my bed to the couch and back again.

I have learned that those days count too.

This past week has carried a great deal of anxiety and grief.

For so many months, survival left little room to process what was happening to me. Every ounce of energy went toward getting through the next appointment, the next infusion, the next scan.

Now that life has grown just a little quieter, my heart has begun catching up with everything these last nine months have held.

I suppose that is the strange thing about surviving. Sometimes the grief waits until you are finally safe enough to feel it.

Even so, I remain profoundly hopeful.

Hope isn’t always loud. Sometimes it is as quiet as new hair growing in. Sometimes it is taking another walk. Sometimes it is showing up for another infusion. Sometimes it is believing there are still beautiful things waiting for you on the other side of all of this.

Thank you for helping me keep believing.

Thank you for every prayer, every dollar, every share, every message, every kindness, and every moment you chose to carry part of this burden with me.

You have changed my life in ways I will spend the rest of it trying to honor.

For those who have asked how they can continue supporting me through treatment and the testing ahead, can donate to my GoFundMe here. Whether you are able to give, share it with someone else, or simply continue keeping me in your thoughts, please know that every act of kindness has mattered more than I could ever express.

With all my love and endless gratitude,

LLAP

Lexi

Where We Are

Lexi was recently diagnosed with Stage 4, Small Cell Cancer, an aggressive and rare form that’s turned her world upside down. A new scan has confirmed it is in her cervix and her lungs.

Just weeks ago, Lexi was living her normal life, working hard, creating art, and caring for her beloved dog, Sisko, when everything changed almost overnight. Now she’s facing a fight that no one is ever ready for, and she needs the support of her community to help carry her through the months ahead.

Where We Need To Go

Lexi’s next steps include beginning treatment following her PET scan results, managing ongoing care, medications, and hospital visits, and keeping up with daily living costs while she’s unable to work. She also faces future medical bills that insurance won’t cover, along with the cost of transportation to and from appointments, and ensuring she and her dog have everything they need for comfort and stability during this time.

Immediate Needs & Costs

Lexi has been unable to work for the past several weeks due to symptoms, appointments, and procedures. Her cell phone, car insurance, school payments, car payment, and basic living expenses, groceries, gas, dog food, and personal items, are all now coming due.

Every dollar donated right now helps her stay afloat while she focuses on her health and the next steps in her journey.

Future Exspenses

Looking ahead, Lexi will face medical bills that insurance won’t fully cover, along with expenses for ongoing treatments, prescriptions, and follow-up scans. Thankfully, she’s able to move in with her mom Tracie’s parents, which will help reduce housing costs. Even with that support, there’s still a significant financial gap as her treatment begins, one that this campaign hopes to help close.

Lexi’s treatment and recovery time have now been updated as wait and see. The PET scan has found a hot spot in her lungs, and they are now treating it as stage 4. We’ve set a goal of $50,000 to help cover medical costs, travel, medications, and daily living expenses while she focuses on healing. Any amount helps lighten her load and means the world to us.

Rough Timeline (Updated 10-25-25)

This Week: Chemo Port Placement

A new scan done on 10/27/25 has confirmed it is in her lungs as well, putting her at stage 4

Next Week: Begin Chemotherapy.

Mondays will be a mixture of 4 different drugs for 5 hours

Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday one drug will be administered for 90 minutes each day.

She will get this treatment for 8 weeks in a row.

Currently They are going to treat her for Stage 4 as they found a hot spot in her lungs.

At this time, since they are treating for stage 4 they will not being doing any radiation, or a hysterectomy.

Winter 2025/2026 Reassess and see what further treatments are needed.

About Lexi

Lexi is one of those rare souls who feels life deeply and turns it into art. She’s a writer, a storyteller, and a natural performer who’s been creating worlds with words and imagination since she was little. She pours her heart into everything she does, writing, creating, and finding beauty in even the smallest moments.

Like so many 29-year-olds, she dreams of a full and beautiful life, to build a family, find her forever person, and make a living doing what she loves. Creating is how she breathes. At her heart, she creates, she inspires, and she leaves pieces of beauty everywhere she goes.

Hearing the words “You have cancer” shattered that rhythm in an instant. It’s a sentence no one is ever prepared for, especially someone as full of plans and possibilities as Lexi. The fear and uncertainty are real, and they weigh heavy, but beneath it all, her spirit remains the same.

As a writer, Lexi knows that stories change, sometimes in ways you never expect. But the ending can still be the one you dreamed of. She can still become a mother. She can still find her forever person. She can still live her life through creativity and passion. The how may look different now, but the why, the heart of her story, will never change.

A Story From Dad

Anyone who knows Lexi knows she was born to be an actress, a storyteller, and a writer. I remember going to White Water, our local water park, when she was about 10 years old. She wanted to go down a waterslide, so I went with her. She went first, and then did the most young Lexi thing ever. She decided to reenact a drowning scene from a movie.

From the top of the slide, I realized what she was doing and prayed she’d stop quickly, but in true Lexi fashion, she was very convincing. So convincing that the lifeguard jumped in to ‘save’ her. I met them at the bottom, and we all ended up walking to the office to file an incident report. Honestly, it’s a testament to her acting skills that it all went down the way it did!”

Even as a kid, Lexi could make people laugh and worry at the same time, a mix of drama, humor, and heart that’s followed her ever since.

A Story From Mom

When Lexi was about four years old, my grandma, her great-grandma, or “GG” as we called her, used to watch her while I was at work. GG had a tendency to nod off unexpectedly for short naps, and one day during one of those little naps, Lexi decided to take matters into her own hands.

She picked up the phone, dialed 911, and told the operator, “Help, my GG turned into a zombie!”, then promptly hung up.

Of course, the 911 operator called back, which startled GG awake. When she answered, she had no idea what was going on until she learned what Lexi had done. Needless to say, Lexi always kept us on our toes and laughing with her wild imagination.

Words From Her Sister Ava

Since the day I took my first breath, my big sister Lexi has been by my side, my constant, my protector, and my best friend for nearly 22 years. She’s always been the kind of person who gives her whole heart to the people she loves. Growing up, she shared her world with me, taking me to comic-cons when I was just 10, letting me tag along on her adventures and even her dates, and always making sure I felt included.

Lexi isn’t just my sister; she’s one of the best people I know. She’s loyal, funny, and endlessly supportive.

Through everything, Lexi has been my rock, and now, more than ever, she deserves all the love and support in the world.

Words From Her Sister Isabella

My sister Lexi has always been a force of nature. She’s fiery, passionate, and one of the most beautiful, open-minded souls you’ll ever meet. When she sets her mind to something, she pours her whole heart into it, and I’ve always admired that about her.

Growing up, we were inseparable running wild every summer, attached at the hip. We’d eat honeysuckles in our grandma’s backyard, and while she always had her nose buried in a book, she somehow found ways to pull me into her world too, either by making me read alongside her or by spinning wild stories that only she could dream up. I’ll never forget one summer she convinced me that if a fly ate paint it would double in size. Let’s just say, while we painted outside, I happily served as her personal fly swatter out of pure fear (and maybe a little sisterly loyalty)

That’s who Lexi is someone who brings magic, laughter, and meaning into everything she touches. She makes the ordinary feel extraordinary.

How the Funds Will Be Used

Right now, we don’t know exactly how long this road will be. Doctors estimate that treatment could last up to 24 months. What we do know is that Lexi won’t be able to work during much of that time, and the bills of everyday life don’t pause for cancer.

Your generosity will help lift the weight of those worries so she can put all her energy into healing. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

Funds will go toward things like:

Keeping life steady — groceries, gas, her phone, car insurance, and school payments, so the essentials stay covered while she focuses on recovery.

Medical care — co-pays, medications, treatments, and the inevitable expenses that insurance doesn’t cover.

Getting to and from appointments — travel to Mercy Hospitals and anywhere else her treatment plan takes her.

Comfort and care — small things that bring peace on hard days: nourishing meals, supplies for her dog, and whatever makes long treatment days a little softer.

The months ahead — recovery, follow-ups, and the steps she’ll need to rebuild her strength and independence.

We promise to share updates along the way so everyone who donates can see how their kindness is helping Lexi through this fight. Your support isn’t just financial, it’s emotional, it’s spiritual, and it reminds her every day that she’s not walking this road alone.

Lexi’s Strength in Her Own Words

Just a few weeks ago, I was mapping out my 2026, a year I thought would be filled with film festivals, book releases, and the kind of travel that makes your soul feel like it’s on fire. I had planned to walk through Cannes Film Festival for the first time, see my name on screens, and bring all the stories I’ve been writing for years to life. A myriad of moments I felt were certainties. My plans were stitched with magic, ambition, and an unrelenting belief in what was coming next.

Then everything shifted. A pain that seemed like exhaustion became scans, a diagnosis, and now the first surgery. I’ve learned I’m facing small cell cervical cancer, and my new reality is one of concurrent chemo and radiation treatments. It’s surreal to go from planning a life that felt limitless to fighting for more time to live it.

But I am still here. Unflinching, though not unafraid. I’m walking into this battle with the same creativity, faith, and fire that built my dreams in the first place. I believe in beauty even in the dark, and I’m clinging to that as I move forward.

Every bit of support emotional, financial, spiritual helps me keep standing, keep healing, and keep imagining the future I still intend to live.

A Note From Family

We are so deeply grateful for everyone who has reached out, offered prayers, kind words, and support since Lexi’s diagnosis. Your love means more than we can ever say.

While GoFundMe helps ease the financial strain that comes with treatment, it’s also a place where our community can gather, a central spot to follow Lexi’s journey, celebrate her milestones, and lift her up through the hard days.

It truly takes a village, and right now, that village is helping hold Lexi together. Knowing she’s surrounded by so much love and compassion gives her strength for the fight ahead.

If you can give today, your donation helps cover Lexi’s most urgent bills so she can focus entirely on healing. If donating isn’t possible, sharing this page is just as powerful, every share helps reach more hearts who might be able to help.

In times like these, sharing really is caring. The more people who see Lexi’s story, the closer we get to giving her what she needs most: the peace of mind to heal surrounded by love and hope.

Thank you for being part of Lexi’s story, for believing in her, loving her, and helping her fight for the future she still dreams of.

To stay updated on Lexi’s journey, you can follow her dedicated Facebook page here:

Lexi Brady's Cancer Journey