Quick update from Batson:
Maggie is currently receiving the third drug (of three) of her chemo regimen – 5FU. This is the 48 hour infusion that will conclude tomorrow (Monday) around noon. For the most part, she has tolerated these infusions extremely well. In 2015-2016 when she had the same regimen she was given a “mab” drug at the beginning. Mab drugs (monoclonal antibodies) can cause various degrees of reaction, so Benadryl is given first. She never developed a reaction. Yesterday, minus a mab drug, no Benadryl was given. Shortly after starting Ironitecan, Maggie noticed her tongue and throat swelling significantly. Upon letting the nurse know, she was given a large amount of Benadryl and the reaction began to subside. We had started to get a little concerned. We’re thankful for calm, experienced nurses who have seen everything under the sun. The rest of the day passed without incident in a Benadryl-Morphine haze. And I have to brag: Maggie was the one to make the connection between having Benadryl to mask the effects of Ironitecan during prior infusions. She’s going to make a good nurse! Nausea and upset stomach have been well controlled with meds. Maggie’s back pain is also well-controlled. She truly has been resting comfortably. She is enjoying catching up with her Batson nurses and was able to watch all of Miss Mississippi last night. Molly and the OnePraise team have safely arrived in Orlando and will be leading worship twice today.
Thank you for prayers, offers of food and company, and friendship. We have the best support in the world. We’ll update again – hopefully from home.
Thankful for this update. Praying for continued success with these drugs minus any more side effects and a good nights sleep in your own comfy bed. ?????
Proud you caught that reaction Maggie. Praying for you. Keep knocking this out.
Rest, Melissa! You are in God’s hands who has provided you with great doctors, nurses, and medication. Praise God for the good report.
Continued love and prayers!!!!
We are continuing in prayer.
Praying!!
Love and prayers.
Did Maggie wear a crown. We always have fun watching. Especially fun to see beautiful Chalie Ray. ?
Praying and will keep on Praying for God’s Glory to be on Maggie and Hanberry Family….
Maggie is incredible and so on top of her treatment. We continue to pray for strength and healing.
I LOVE you. Glad Maggs is getting rest. Praying that you get home and she is able to continue to rest with NO complications!!!!