Author: Abigail Johnston

I'm a daughter, a wife, a mother, and I've been living with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer since March, 2017. All of the words I publish are my own.

BCAM: October 22nd

Did you know that Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) patients need to wait five (5) months after a terminal diagnosis to be eligible to receive social security? And then another twenty-four (24) months after eligibility for social security to receive Medicare? Here's how Adiba highlights the issue ... In 2019, for the annual Metavivor Stampede, I … Continue reading BCAM: October 22nd →

BCAM: October 21st

Identity. It is made up of many different components and is often different for different people. For those of us who went to school for years and years to attain a certain degree or status or position, that effort and attaining that goal becomes a part of our identity. Here's how Adiba view her loss … Continue reading BCAM: October 21st →

BCAM: October 20th

Fertility is a topic so many of those of us diagnosed before menopause have to struggle with. This is what Adiba had to say: I know many young women that are living with mbc that are longing to have a baby, and are scared and feel hopeless. I want to share how I did it … Continue reading BCAM: October 20th →

BCAM: October 19th

Before I had children, I didn't understand the phrase: "It takes a village." Yes, I'm a weird introvert who loves to spend time on my own, so it just didn't make sense to me. Anyway, then I had kids and WOW, it made a lot more sense. I'm forever grateful for the village that we … Continue reading BCAM: October 19th →

BCAM: October 18th

"This METAvivor Research and Support Inc.#METAvivor * ribbon has a very big meaning for us metavivors (a/k/a "metastatic breast cancer patients"). We choose to identify with this instead of the pink one for a variety of reasons. Text to why straight from metavivor.org: "The pink ribbon is well-known for representing the fight against breast cancer, … Continue reading BCAM: October 18th →

5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute in the house

The work around a home or house has actually got to be a few of the least thanked work ever produced. Whether it is the lawn deal with the weekend, …5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute in the house

BCAM: October 17th

Those of us who are terminally ill often hear -- what can I do to help? For all of you who are wondering how to help, read on ... Know first that it's very hard for people to ask for help in general. I had to force myself as it did not come easy to … Continue reading BCAM: October 17th →

BCAM: October 16th

Day 17/100You see after being sick and on heavy treatments every day for over 5 years my body has taken a lot of beating. I feel like I'm 80, and the pic is probably what I would've looked like on the outside if my insides would decide.My immune system is really bad so I get … Continue reading BCAM: October 16th →

BCAM: October 15th

I chose today, halfway through this breast cancer awareness month, to highlight those badass women that Adiba chose to highlight thus far during her 100 days of MBC. Yes, I should disclose that my picture is amongst the ones below. Each of us who were highlighted picked an issue near and dear to our hearts … Continue reading BCAM: October 15th →

BCAM: October 14th

Language matters. Let me say that again, language matters. Here's how Adiba describes how MBC patients look at the "battle" terminology: As a person who loves control and wants to have control, losing control over so many things as a forever patient has been a rough transition for me personally. One thing no one has … Continue reading BCAM: October 14th →