Dr. Saleh reviewed Maggie’s CT scan results with us today in clinic. The good news: lung nodules are stable – no new, none larger. The not-so-good news: two new, very small (5 and 7 mm) liver nodules. We agreed with his plan: continue two more cycles of the clinical trial drug and rescan in four weeks. This will allow us to verify the presence of these spots. If they show on the next scan, he will order a biopsy to confirm malignancy and harvest a sample for further genetic testing for mutation(s) present. At that time, we will formulate our next step. We know the days of the current clinical trial are numbered. We still have the extremely effective Folfiri chemo regimen in our arsenal. We’re also looking for more promising clinical trials.
We were not totally taken by surprise today. We knew the last liver resection surgery left some active stuff behind with the potential of regrouping. That is what has happened. The dichotomy between the lung nodule and liver nodule response is classic cancer behavior and what makes it difficult to treat. Next generation cancer cells are constantly mutating and becoming resistant to chemo. The genetic study is extremely important for Maggie’s future treatment and for the future of cancer research. We’re thankful for the care we receive here at UAB and being part of the front line battle to defeat this foe.
I cannot begin to explain the peace we feel. That whole “surpassing understanding” thing is not an empty line. The PEACE we feel defies explanation, is better than understanding, and gives us strength to look this enemy in face and say: Not today. We’ll keep moving today. We’ll keep praising today. We’ll keep giving thanks today. We’ll keep loving today. And at the end of today, we’ll rest in that peace.
Maggie gets a mini break of sorts. Her liver enzymes are high – not related to the new tumor activity – due to the trial drug. She did get her infusion today but will not take the oral experimental drug until we return in two weeks. She doesn’t mind the break.
Thank you for your prayers. We continue to rely on God and the incredible prayers of His saints. We’ll keep you updated.
(The photo above was taken in Kirklin Clinic yesterday following scans during Maggie’s photo shoot).
Continued prayers ????
Praying!
We are praying….. everyday…
We have felt that same peace when we were dealing with Jacquelyne’s cancer. God is so amazing. We continue our daily prayers for all of you, especially Maggie.❤
Prayers for Maggie.
Praying on!
Thankful for the good news! Praying. . .
Continued prayers!
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Prayers being answered prayers will continue??
Thankful for the peace, love and joy that God gives, even in the face of unwanted news!
Maggie and her whole family are loved & prayed over in a daily basis!
“Oh, please help us against our enemies, for human help is useless. With God’s help we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes.” Psalm 60:11-12
Asking God to trample the cancer cells in Maggie’s body, if it be His will and even if He does not, to give us all continued love and joy and the peace that passes all understanding!
Prayers are the best defense and we all believe God knows best. My thoughts, love and continued prayers are with your family. Love and hugs to all. Thanks for the update
Prayers always for Maggie and the whole family.
Thanks for your updates. I read them all.
Continued prayers on Maggies’s healing journey, and we will keep praising, giving thanks and loving with you. God Bless You!❤️??
The peace of God is unexplainable and miraculous just like our God! He is so big and so awesome and oh how I try to confine Him to being describable sometimes!!! Praising God for His peace in the midst of our storms! I love periodically to go back to the YouTube video of S.M. Lockridge’s, “That’s my king”. What a powerful reminder of all our God is!!! Much love and many prayers continue?!!!
Praying hard for the entire family.
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Thank You for the update. So sorry to hear of this complication. Praying for you all. Some bring glory to God through great achievements, some through use of talents, some through great trials. We don’t get to choose many things in life but we always choose our response. We continue to see Jesus in you all through this trial. Praying for continued grace, hope, endurance, faith and of course healing. ??????