GYN surgeon Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Aug 2, 2017 Scheduled surgery for September 11th. Genetic testing will break the tie between oophorectomy or hysterectomy. Surgeon leaning towards the former as part of the risk/benefit analysis. Ultrasound coming up on the 14th after we get the second opinions from Moffit and Baptist next week. Hold your children … Continue reading From August 2, 2017
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.
From August 1, 2017
Getting over the common cold Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Aug 1, 2017 I finally caught the virus that everyone else in the house has been battling for the past two weeks and have never felt so terrible with just a cold! White blood cell count is the lowest at 7 to 10 days after chemo … Continue reading From August 1, 2017
From July 26, 2017
What's next? Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 26, 2017 Thank you to everyone who has checked in with me. It's been such a whirlwind since I got home from the hospital and I haven't done as good a job as I'd planned to keep everyone updated. So ... First round of chemo ... done! First round … Continue reading From July 26, 2017
Thanksgiving
2018 marks the 2nd Thanksgiving since my diagnosis with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. Part of my journey to being more mindful and present with my children and within myself has been to practice being thankful. Sometimes it is as simple as remembering to say thank you to someone holding a door, sometimes it is … Continue reading Thanksgiving
From July 20, 2017
Updates Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 20, 2017 It's been quite a week with daily radiation, PT visits and follow up appointments. I'm nearly done with radiation on my spine and legs and my last chemo treatment is tomorrow. After this another bone scan and then working on second opinions and gathering more … Continue reading From July 20, 2017
From July 15, 2017
Beach weekend! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 15, 2017 Mom and dad suggested and made it happen for us to go spend the weekend at the beach. Looking forward to watching the boys experience what are still some of the best times of my childhood. Love to you all!!
From July 12, 2017
Home!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 12, 2017 After the blood and fluids I was cleared to come home today. Can't say enough about Florida hospital Altamonte springs. Pretty spectacular care and much better follow through on home care needs. Biggest accomplishment today ... climbed 12 stairs with the PT at the hospital and walked without … Continue reading From July 12, 2017
From July 10, 2017
Back to the hospital we go ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 10, 2017 Went to see my medical oncologist this morning and nearly passed out. Blood levels were low due to a variety of factors including recent surgery, blood thinners, menstrual cycle and all around affects of chemo. Dr thought I could go home but … Continue reading From July 10, 2017
From July 8, 2017
First chemo after surgery Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 8, 2017 Went to the 3rd of 4 parts of the first round of chemo yesterday. It was the first after surgery and I was so much more anxious because of all the new medication I'm on. I basically slept through the whole day. Drs think … Continue reading From July 8, 2017
From July 5, 2017
Appointments and more appointments Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 5, 2017 Recovery has been slow but steady. Victory this morning was getting to the bathroom without help!! Well outside of the walker anyway. Lots of bruising, stiffness, swelling and discomfort. We made it out of the house yesterday using the ramp dad built over the weekend … Continue reading From July 5, 2017
No Half Measures 