Maggie is home and sleeping in her own bed tonight. Yesterday we reported to the UAB clinical trial department for a blood draw. We were introduced to several employees from the marketing department. Maggie agreed to allow them to shoot video of her in several phases of the drug trial – giving blood, having an infusion. She will be interviewed when we return in several weeks. The footage/comments will possibly be used in fund-raising/promotional efforts. We’ll let you know as we learn more. We spent the evening at the Galleria taking a break from election craziness. Then we went back to our room and stayed up way too late watching election coverage.
We reported back to the clinic at 7:30 to begin preparation for C1D1 – the first day of the first cycle of the trial. After an exam by Dr. Saleh, the first dose of the oral drug was administered followed by an infusion of Benadryl and the “mab” drug. Maggie was closely observed for the full hour infusion and for an additional hour upon completion. She exhibited no sign of reaction and tolerated both drugs very well. We made the decision to return home today since she was feeling ok.
Maggie will continue to take the trial drug at home, and we will return to UAB in two weeks for the next infusion. She will be closely monitored for the second infusion but will have that requirement dropped if she remains reaction free. Two small lung nodules have been identified as the markers which will be followed for response to the chemo treatments. She will be scanned every five weeks to check progress.
We are thankful for a smooth process today. The staff is extremely professional, caring, and friendly. We miss our Batson friends (and plan to visit them soon) but feel God has prepared the UAB situation for us at the this time. We pray for healing through the treatments, new relationships to enrich our lives, and opportunities to share God’s amazing love.
We’ll keep you posted! Goodnight.
Sounds Great!! ???
Thankful she didn’t have a reaction to meds. Thankful your family is so aware of God walking you through each day.
I’m so thankful this was an easy transition to UAB and that Mags tolerated treatment well.
Praying over you all!?
We continue to see God’s amazing love through Maggie, your family and prayer. So glad Maggie is home. Home makes everything better.
Always praying. Love y’all!!
Thankful there was no reaction. Continued prayers!
Maggie, I am Praying for You and You Complete Healing. Phil, Melissa and Molly, I Pray for Your Strength and Stamenia through these long and trying days. Numbers 6:24-26
24 “The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”’
Praying for you all!
So thankful for no reactions….We continue to pray for her total healing….
Prayers for you guys–?
Glad things are going well. You all are in my heart and prayers!
Praying daily for Maggie!!!
Praying for continued success for this part of your journey!
Prayers are being answered. So thankful there were no drug reactions. We continue to pray.
Such great news and thank you for sharing..
Prayers continue ??❤️
Praying for Maggie and all of you.
Thankful God will allow sweet Maggie to be a light in a new place!!! Love and many prayers that the new treatment will be successful!!! We serve a mighty God who has this!!!
This sweet child is reaching more people than she will ever know through her brave heart and awesome attitude. God’s child for sure. Thank you Maggie!!! Prayers!!!