Updates Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Jan 9, 2018 Got the results of the latest pet scan and there are no new lesions as well as an overall good response to the meds. Previously seen lesions are either gone or significantly reduced. My current oncologist is happy with the results. On the flip side, I spent the … Continue reading From January 9, 2018 →

So long 2017 ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Dec 21, 2017 So much has happened and changed in the last few months. We’ve relocated to Miami and I’ve been hard at work recreating the medical team here. So thankful for Baptist Hospital and the team approach they take to patient care. Some of my medication had … Continue reading From December 21, 2017, my 39th Birthday →

Back to the hospital ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Oct 21, 2017 Being immunocompromised is no joke. The boys we’re under the weather this week with a cold and I knew I needed to be careful. I rested and tried to be careful but it got to me anyway. Thursday night, I was very sleepy and … Continue reading From October 21, 2017 →

Done with Plastic Surgeon Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Oct 16, 2017 The next two weeks is full of last appointments with various doctors in anticipation of moving to Miami. Today was my last appointment with my plastic surgeon who worked with my breast surgeon to ensure a natural looking result after my lumpectomy in April. I … Continue reading From October 16, 2017 →

Insurance companies Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Oct 2, 2017 As some of you know, I’m a bit of an insurance junkie. Elliot was a bit mystified how much of an easy mark I’ve always been for insurance of various kinds. Yet, when the worst has happened we’ve been thankful for the various policies I’ve had to … Continue reading From October 2, 2017 →

A tale of two doctors ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 27, 2017 It was the best of times and the worst of times ... lol. Two doctor appointments today and good news all around. Saw medical oncologist's office first. Tumor markers are still trending DOWN (from 89 to 63 and from 2 to .6) and … Continue reading From September 27, 2017 →

The aftermath ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 26, 2017 The aftermath of the hysterectomy has been the best so far of the 4 surgeries this year. I'm feeling and moving better every day. It's been similar to the two csections in terms of recovery but better. Lifting restrictions of 5 lbs continues for 6 weeks … Continue reading From September 26, 2017 →

Home Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 19, 2017 Home from surgery and resting. Had to spend the night as an outpatient, which was a new experience. Dr Holloway said that my surgery was "embarrassingly easy" for him. He said that my organs were healthy and it was not what he was accustomed to see. Came home … Continue reading From September 19, 2017 →

Surgery today!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 18, 2017 Hysterectomy is at 10 am today and we have to be at the hospital by 7. Bloodwork on Friday showed low white blood cells, so I had a shot on Friday and Saturday to boost those. They'll check again this morning to make sure that the surgery … Continue reading September 18, 2017 →

Wind rain and lightning!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 11, 2017 Irma was quite the storm and despite traveling over land for many miles before it reached us, it was still around a category one at our house. Glad it hit at night so the kiddos slept through it. Thankful we live in a newer neighborhood … Continue reading From September 11, 2017 →