Maggie is in. We received positive confirmation yesterday from lab tests that she is fully qualified for the clinical trial. She underwent the required biopsy for collection of a liver tumor sample prior to the start of her treatment today and handled it like the champ and pro she is. We’ll see her oncologist again in the morning for an exam and have the initial infusion early Friday. This will be a lower “priming” dose to allow her body time to get used to the drug and to check her individual response. If she develops anemia (the most serious potential side effect) it should be noted with this dose. We’ll stick around until Saturday morning for a lab test to show how she is tolerating the drug. If we get the all clear, we’ll head home Saturday.
We’ll be getting our final information tomorrow – schedules and time requirements at MD for appointments. This will allow us to figure out our travel plans. Our hope is to minimize the impact on our family and allow us the maximum amount of normal – a tall order but we’re dedicated to making this work.
We appreciate prayers for a successful first dose without side effects; perfect alignment of calendars to make traveling and treatment a piece of cake; and safe traveling home this weekend. Maggie has requested a picnic in the park tomorrow, so that’s the plan for fun.
Thank you for continuing to follow our journey, encourage our efforts, and pray for our steps. We’ll put up an update after the treatment as soon as we can.
This is great news!!! I am praying for no side effects and successful treatment!!! Love y’all!
Praying for a successful first dose without side effects! Love the Spiers!
Good News. Praying for no side effects
Awesome news! Still privileged to pray in Pontotoc! ????
Great news! What a great God we have. Prayers for all to go well!
Thank you for sharing Maggie. She is simply amazing. May God bless and continue to walk you through this journey. PRAYERS
Praying for perfect timing and great results, safe traveling. God knows our every need.
THANKFUL AND PRAYERS THAT THIS TRIAL WILL HEAL MAGGIE COMPLETELY!
Praying!
Praying for minimal side effects, safe travels and appointments that maximize your family’s normal. Also praying you have a wonderful pic-a-nic (as Yogi would say)!
Praying that she tolerates the drug well, safe travels, and as much normalcy as possible. Much love to you all.
Great news! Praying for no side effects, safe travels, schedules to work and a FUN picnic in the park!
Praying for each step.
Great news…….and thank YOU Mellissa, for sharing this journey with us. Continued prayers
Praying for all of the above ????????????????????????!!! Enjoy your picnic and let’s squeeze in lunch between your trips!!! I’ll tell Abby for she and Maggie to plan it!!! ❤️
Many prayers for absolute healing!
What troopers you all are! Thankful she “got in” and praying for good results! Safe trip home tomorrow. Love you all!
So thankful that this is working out and praying for no side effects.
I continue to pray forMaggie, her family, and her doctors! Go bless all of you as you travel this journey! A picnic in the park sounds great too!
Wow! What an answer to prayer. Praying with you and for you that all goes well.