Wednesday night update from Batson:
Maggie was able to get chemo starting in the clinic Monday morning and was moved to the floor mid-infusion that afternoon. Monday was a pretty rough day – she had mild anaphylaxis again with chemo #2, Iranotecan, requiring a pause in the infusion, exam by the doctor, and administration of more Benadryl (some had already been given as a pre-med). She also developed the other known side effect of this drug – diarrhea – much earlier than usual. We are thankful for quick acting medicine used to counteract much of the unpleasantness. Once we moved to the floor, she was able to get comfortable and rest much better.
Tuesday was pretty much a blur for her – she slept most of it away. Today has seen her awake more but with a rather heavy presence of drugs in her system – an accumulation of pain, anti-nausea, and antihistamines. I told Molly her sister was as, for a lack of a better word, STONED as I have seen her through any of this 3+ year ordeal. It was amusing at times. I’m posting the attached picture (with her blessing). I picked up hot cakes and apple slices from McDonald’s (her go-to chemo meal). She likes to tear off a piece of hot cake, roll it up and dip it in syrup before taking a bite. I’m sitting nearby (on my big, comfy couch) reading. Every time I look up, she’s asleep with either pancake chunks or apple slices on top of her blanket. I get up and return them to the tray. Sit down and read. Check on her. See her asleep with food sprinkled around. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. It was comical. If you look closely at the photo, you’ll spot the apple slices. She finally gave up on her attempts to eat and took a nice, long nap. She woke up hungry and much more clear-headed. Her appetite has been refreshingly robust if a tad leaning toward the sweet spectrum. Let’s just say, Otis Spunkmeyer should have stellar third quarter earnings.
Maggie’s infusion was completed late this afternoon. She really wanted one more night of IV hydration and rest before making the trip home. We plan to leave in the morning as soon she polishes off that breakfast muffin. We have a restful weekend in our forecast. Next week, we’ll return to the clinic for lab work. It is also time for a CT scan to determine if this chemo is being effective. The scan will most likely be Friday, 8/11, but I’ll update with full information once we have a schedule.
Thank you for your prayers and support. We appreciate the time you take to stay informed and involved in Maggie’s ongoing treatment. We count our friends among life’s sweetest blessings.
Praying for that sweet, sweet girl! Praying for MUCH improved scans next eeek as well! Love y’all!
Thank you for updating! Big hug and continued prayers for y’all!
I continue to pray for all of you. But especially for Maggie. It is good to know that you all can still find some humor in all this. She is certainly a trooper through all of this. ????????
YOU ALL WILL REMAIN IN OUR PRAYERS! PRAYING FOR A REMARKABLE SCAN!
Praying for an uneventful weekend that will include a lot of rest for Maggie. Also praying for minimal side effects from the meds.
????Lifting and loving you all!
Maggie is a fighter and I am thankful she is tolerating the treatment. Words can not express what wonderful parents and family she has and I love your humor. My prayer daily are with all of you…
Praying y’all will be back home as a family today.
Love the picture! Prayers continue for Maggie. Prayers for safe travel, prayers for a good ct scan.????????
Be safe coming home. Praying that the rest of your week will bring good appetites and rest.
Good Morning Maggie and Hanberry Family, I hoe that the Morning Muffin is the Best One You’ve ever put in your mouth and no side effects from treatment are still in play! Praying for safe travel home and a restful and fun weekend at Hanberry Castle!!!
p.s. McDonald Pancakes are delicious Maggie!!!
Love Our Hanberrys!!!
Jack
Prayers for beautiful Maggie and her amazing family????????
Praying for no complications with this round of chemo. Also praying that the CT scan will show significant reduction in cancer if not full healing. Also praying for continued strength for your entire family.
Thank you Maggie for sharing your story and “glimpses of comic relief” in the midst of your trial. God’s grace is most certainly sufficient and you are a testimony of this. Keep the faith!
Prayers that all will go well. Thank you for updates. Safe travel home.
Prayers continue for healing and this entire journey!!! He’s got the whole world in His hand!!! Much love from The Mills ????!!!
Praying for a smooth trip home and lots of good rest over the weekend. Love y’all so much
Still praying!
Thanks to you for keeping me grounded. On 7/14/17 I had surgery for a dimple in my breast it was the big C word ,but they think they got it in time. Of course, there will be radiation,etc. I will be trying to follow Maggie’s example to trust God in all things. I haven’t told many people about this, but I truly wanted Maggie to know how much she inspires me. You never know how sharing helps others.God bless!
Phil and Melissa, My name is Kelly Brown Graham and I went to high school with Cindy. I now live in Madison and just wanted to tell you that if y’all need ANYTHING while you are in Jackson please let me know. I would love to help y’all if you ever need food, need me to bring y’all anything, run errands just whatever. i pray for all of you and just wanted you to know I’m here close by. My cell is 601-260-7389.
Mercy
Praying for God’s hand to guide and protect all of you.
Praying for good scan results.
Praying for Maggie and good scan results.
Prayers continue from the Coast. Thank you for keeping us updated!