Abby’s Story

Site created on September 17, 2017

On July 29th, 2017, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer.  I had major surgery to remove as much cancer as possible on September 1st and am still recovering from this.  On September 14th,  I had my post op appointment.  My cancer is at Stage 4 which is probably not the best news you can get with cancer.  The good news is that my tumor is at a grade 1.  This means that it is not aggressive.  Stage 4 meaning that geographically, it has spread outside the uterus to my bladder.  I have a tough fight ahead of me as I will start chemotherapy, radiation, and back to chemotherapy for the next 7-8 months.  I’m up to the task and will do what I need to do✊🏽❤️I’m a fighter ❤️

Thank you to some of the Hawaii posse for flying in for my surgery on September 1st. They made it there to Northwestern before I did....Filipino time I was almost late for surgery! 😍 Adding their pic to the photo gallery.

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August 13, 2021: Now back to the cancer

Journal entry by Abby Alconcher —

I’d like to start of this blog that my skin is under control as far as my psoriasis. Tom has a system down as far as these ointments and timing my baths before the cold wraps. 
Now as far as my cancer. I had kidney surgery last week and Urology was not able drain my left kidney and the stents currently inside will no longer work. Unfortunately, a CT scan showed some growth in a mass on top of the vaginal area. This mass is the culprit of pressing against the ureter causing me once again to lose kidney function. The solution? A nephrostomy bag. 😩😢😩😢😩
I’m currently at Northwestern to have this bag put in. I know, right??? What else is going to happen??
Okay…I’ll check back in after my bag is put in.

“This ain’t my bag, babyyyyyy”
     -Austin Powers

Read More of the journal titled "August 13, 2021: Now back to the cancer"
  • This photo captures a good example of how my cancer is right now. It’s a mass on top of my vagina and is currently blocking the ureter.
    This photo captures a good example of how my cancer is right ...
  • This photo captures the lymphatic system. I have a mass at my inguinal lymph nodes.  My original diagnosis of uterine cancer is now metastatic since it pretty much left the uterus into the lymph nodes here.
    This photo captures the lymphatic system. I have a mass at my ...
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