Tomorrow we will be at UAB for a CT scan to confirm the results from the last scan showing disease progression in the liver. We’ll hear results Thursday morning in her clinic visit. We do not anticipate a treatment this week. Dr. Saleh and the radiologist were convinced the new spots on the liver indicate tumors, so we have been working to secure Maggie a position in another clinical trial. We are still waiting for word from MD Anderson regarding the Nivolumab trial beginning in May. We feel strongly this is the direction in which we are being led.
Maggie started feeling symptoms last Thursday of what we then thought was kidney related problems. When a urinalysis showed no infection we started looking for something else. Friday night it became apparent her liver enzymes were high again – this time much higher. She showed signs of jaundice – in her words she looked like a Minion. (Cutest minion I’ve ever seen) – and had abdominal pain. We discontinued the oral trial drug and said farewell to it. She can’t tolerate it anymore. We’ll now begin what is called a washout – staying off treatment – chemo and experimental – to get ready for the next trial. She has to be clear of it for at least three weeks before starting the next one.
We covet your prayers while traveling and making decisions for the next phase. We’re optimistic Maggie will qualify for inclusion in the MDA trial but appreciate prayers for patience to wait for the perfect plan to unfold. I told Phil it’s not the waiting that is hard, it’s the not knowing what we’re waiting for that is. You’d think we would be comfortable accommodating uncertainty by now. Even though we trust the outcome to the Author of our peace, we still long for more answers than we get.
We’ll update with results and as much information as we have after clinic on Thursday. Thank you!
Prayers for comfort and wisdom in decisions.
Praying that God will be honored in all things.
We are praying, careing, hurting, and waiting with you. We are walking through the “rain” with you and will carry the “umbrella ” when and how ever we can.
Thank you for your steadfast prayers for Maggie & family. You & Miss Pat are faithful prayer warriors & I am grateful.
The not knowing what you are waiting for is the very worst part……prayers
Prayers p for you And phil and Maggie during this waiting period and pray that this trial treatment at MD will be the one Maggie needs.
The time spent waiting for a direction is such a perfect time to pray for HIS direction ….Joe and I are doing that for your family❤️
Prayers continue for Maggie and for all of you.
Prayers for sweet Maggie!
Continued prayers for you all.
Prayers for You, Maggie… Prayers for Momma and Poppa Bear as well.. Prayers for Molly…
Love You Hanberry Family
Special prayers for Maggie and family that you might receive guidance from God for your next step in healing for Maggie.
To healing for Maggie.
Melissa thank you for sharing Maggie’s updates and your heart. I continue to pray for Maggie and the plans the Great I AM has for her life. I know that “uncertainty” often obscures our vision of the SON but rest and be assured the results are always PERFECT.
Praying that God meets every single need no matter how big or small. And I know that he will…. I continue to pray for Maggie’s healing. Love y’all.
Praying for you, (In the Waiting, Matt Redman).
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Parkway Baptist Church (Dr Argile Smith, Pastor) has Maggie on our Prayer List and I will report this news at our prayer service tonight.
Praying for a quick entry into the MD Anderson trial.
Praying for Maggie and her family….
Dear Ones, I know all too well the waiting game! God only reveals one step at a time. Try to focus on that one step for the season you are in. Praying for wisdom, grace and encouragement! God is faithful and has gone before you. Many hugs!!
Praying earnestly.
We all know God is in control. Praying that He continues to give all the Handberrys a peace that passes all understanding. Praying for all of you!
Praying for you and your family.
Thankful we have the Author of peace!!! Much love and many prayers for peace, strength, and clarity for God’s perfect plan!
Praying for you all to be still and be patient and wait on the mighty tide of God to roll in with all your answers. Love Ya’ll!
I read this update with tears, but not without HOPE! Melissa and Phil, please let Maggie know of our continued and heightened prayers. Love, love, love ya’ll!
Continued prayers for Maggie and family.