Maggie was admitted Monday morning for chemo as planned. She has experienced a prolonged and pronounced level of diarrhea throughout the 48 hour infusion. The usual protocol is to NOT stop diarrhea as this is the body’s response to the toxicity of the chemo drugs and the cleansing is a proper response. Maggie is given Imodium as an exception to the rule to help control this particular side effect of one her “adult” colon cancer chemo drugs since it can be quite severe. However, Imodium is not doing the job this round. She’s “been through the wringer” in a manner of speaking. Due to the difficulty and the lack of rest we both experienced last night, we made the decision to stay one more night for hydration and rest. Her chemo infusion is complete as I write (8:30 pm). At this time, her belly has been calm for four hours – giving her a well deserved break. As long as this continues, we plan to discharge early Thursday morning and head south to the Burg. Once again, Maggie’s ability to remain positive in the face of an overwhelmingly negative situation astounds me. I watch her being sustained by her Lord and it inspires me more than I find words to express.
We do have good news to report. Maggie’s CEA (tumor marker) was down to 9.21 from 10.47 noting a measurable response to the switch to Cetuximab (targeted therapy). This is after one infusion two weeks ago. We are optimistic that the next test (in two weeks) will show even more response. While we feel this gives us breathing room to choose our time in going to MD Anderson, we also are aware of the strain this chemo regimen is placing on Maggie’s overall health. She may not be able to tolerate many more of these infusions. We’ll be contacting MDA this week for a return appointment (possibly toward the end of February) to discuss clinical trial options. In the meantime, we’ll plan to return for another scheduled treatment here in two weeks.
The prayer requests are simple: a settled tummy and quick recovery from this round of chemo; success in making plans for MDA; a clinical trial opening that will knock Maggie’s cancer to the curb; patience and persistence in running this race.
Thank you for caring about the details, loving us on good days and bad, and praying for peace to guard our steps, our hearts, and our minds. We pray the same for you.
Praying for each of you.
We never stop praying for all of you. Don & Greer
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Always praying!
Your prayer request are going up????????
Praying fervently for Maggie’s tummy to settle; a successful round of chemo and a very successful clinical trial to be identified for Maggie!❤️????????
I pray that Maggie’s side effects will calm down, that you will have wisdom in making plans for MDA, that the perfect clinical trial would open and that you all would continue to have patience and perseverance in running this race. You are loved!
Praying daily for Maggie and family
Love you guys❤️ And, as always..praying????????
Continued prayers in Pontotoc. Amazed at Maggie’s strength and grateful for God’s incredible grace. Keep the faith! Hebrews 12:1-2
Much love to you all! ????
PRAYERS DAILY FOR YOU ALL!
Praying continually and specifically . May you all feel the love of the Father.
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Praying for strength and a settled stomach.And a restful weekend.????
Praying for the side effects to stop. Praying for rest, peace, and wisdom.
Oh I pray for relief from these side effects and a good report on next test!
Praying daily… Love you all.
Praying for a settle tummy, MDA clinical trial, peace, and comfort. Maggie is so strong, it is a God thing we know. Thank you, Lord.
I pray for you and your family that God will see you though what ever it is that he decided. Love y’all!
Praying for a soothed tummy and peaceful days ahead. Great news on her numbers!!!
Still sending prayers for all of you. I hope she gets a wonderful rest and good news from MDA. Love you all.
I love you all so much! Praying for a trial drug to do more than just kick it to the curb, let’s send it down the storm drain and off to sea!!! Praying for Maggie’s tummy too! ????
Praying for renewed strength, healing and wisdom. Maggie is an amazing person and she is impacting the lives of so many people for Christ.
Prayers continue!!! Asking God to provide a successful clinical trial for Maggie!!! Thank you all for allowing us on this journey and for always pointing us to the one who created us and has the power to heal!!!
Praying always for healing