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 July 2, 2017

Going home!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 2, 2017   Has a bit of a scare this morning when my white blood cell count came back at 2.2. Came up to 5.8 and I met with the physical therapist and occupational therapist today. Exceeded their expectation based on their first visit with me the day after … Continue reading From July 2, 2017 →

From July 2, 2017

Surgery!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jul 2, 2017 We had quite the experience on Friday. I was cleared for surgery the night before and then had to come to the Oviedo Medical Center at 7 to be ready for the planned surgery at 830. I was poked, prodded and stuck with a variety of needles. They … Continue reading From July 2, 2017 →

From June 29, 2017

What a day!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jun 29, 2017 Today has had some crazy elements and was a wild ride ... started with a brain MRI. First normal test results in a while. Then the Orthopaedic surgeon called up to say that he was questioning whether surgery on my legs could happen tomorrow and was … Continue reading From June 29, 2017 →

From June 28, 2017

Closer to surgery ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jun 28, 2017 Mom and I went to the Infusion center this morning for bloodwork and shots in anticipation of surgery. Xgeva shot was not a big deal and bloodwork was good so I didn't have to get the other shot to boost my white blood cell count. … Continue reading From June 28, 2017 →

From June 27, 2017

More appointments!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jun 27, 2017 It's going to be a very busy week getting ready for surgery. Shots and blood work start tomorrow to boost my white blood cell count and keep a close watch on my overall health. Starting the Xgeva shot as well that will prompt calcium to move from … Continue reading From June 27, 2017 →

From June 26, 2017

More about the bones Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jun 26, 2017 We went to the Orthopaedic doctor today for a consult about my right femur. He showed us the X-rays from Friday and the area of my bone that needs stabilization. Good news is that the surgery to put the titanium rod in my femur will … Continue reading From June 26, 2017 →

From June 24, 2017

Updates and new diagnosis Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jun 24, 2017 recapping the news from this past week ... bone scans and CT scans show that the breast cancer has spread to my bones.  Specifically and concentrated in the large bones, but pretty much everywhere.  I have a 5cm tumor in my right femur that is of the … Continue reading From June 24, 2017 →

Finally

I've been asked repeatedly whether I have a blog and why not since I was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2017.  I've resisted since I've been writing and doing other things, but I've finally taken the plunge.  I'll be transitioning my posts from my Caring Bridge site here over the next few … Continue reading Finally →