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 →

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!!

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →