Maggie knocked out round # 51 (total) of chemo yesterday afternoon and was discharged shortly after. We made it home in time for late supper and catch-up time with Phil, Molly, and, of course, Meg and Max before collapsing in our own beds. Molly has taken on a new project with the dogs – obstacle course work. She has them walking through the tunnel on command. We’ll keep you posted on how they handle phase #2 – agility poles (weaving in and out). We love family time!
Maggie encountered more upset tummy and less nausea with this round – we’re not sure if the switch in “mab” drugs had any bearing on this. We’re praying for the tummy to totally calm down to allow her to eat and keep her strength up. We’re also praying for the flu to stay clear of our house. Maggie is planning to be at the church tomorrow for planning in the college dept. She’s also volunteering for D-Now (we’re going to delay the next round of chemo from Thursday to the following Monday to allow her to take part in all D-Now weekend activities). Please pray for extra protection for her to avoid any germs lurking around as they inevitably are in large groups. We’re thankful she feels strong enough to take part and has the desire to do it. We just don’t want to see her exposed while counts are dropping. We’re also praying for Cetuximab to re-establish the assault on cancer cells in the liver. In the clinic Thursday, we did learn her scan showed an optimally functioning bile duct stent. This is good news. The flip side is that the pain she experiences 4-5 times a week is most likely caused from tumor activity (pressure) in the liver region. We have increased her patch dosage to alleviate the discomfort. Hear that, Cetuximab? Do your job!
We are beginning to reach out in an effort to find a clinical trial. As we pray and seek God’s guidance, we’ll continue regularly (every two weeks) scheduled chemo treatments at Batson. The next will be Monday, January 29th. We’ll have an idea then if the change in chemo produces a positive response when the next CEA is measured on the 29th. Until then, we’ll be staying close to home, dodging germs, and watching the amazing performing Hanberry dogs. Life is beautiful. God is good.
Thank you for your prayers.
Amen….and God is good all of the time. Keep the faith my friends.
Praying the flu bug stays clear of the Hanberry household!!!
Still praying in cold Pontotoc. ????
Praying the germs away!!! So thankful she will be spending DNow weekend with our girls as she is a precious example of Christlikeness and faithfulness!!! Continued love and prayers!!!
Praying a clinical trial becomes available. Good luck with those dogs Maggie.
Praise God for good days. Praying for protection from flu.
So many prayer requests to voice for Maggie. So thankful she will participate in DNow. Praying you will escape the flu bug. Praying for a clinical trial. With God all things are possible.
Praying that no illness comes your way….. Also praying about the clinical trial . Thankful she is feeling well enough to participate in the church activities. She’s amazing…. And as always praying that God meets every need and concern from the greatest to the smallest. Prayers daily for sweet Maggie.
Praying that God will continue His blessings on Maggie and will keep her (and y’all) free from the flu or any other culprit that would hamper her progress. Always in our prayers.
praying for no sickness or flu and a grea D Now!!!!
Praying
Praying for all these things!