Mar 31, 2017 | Medical Updates
Prayers were answered. Maggie’s liver enzymes were back to normal levels, so she was able to have an infusion and restart the oral therapy. Despite the suspected progression, we’re thankful for another treatment – it is apparently keeping the lung...
Mar 29, 2017 | Medical Updates
Well. There’s much to tell and my ability to communicate coherently is heading south fast, so I’ll hit the high notes and fill in with more details later when I’m better rested. Tomorrow morning Maggie and I make the trip to UAB for a clinic visit...
Mar 16, 2017 | Medical Updates
Dr. Saleh reviewed Maggie’s CT scan results with us today in clinic. The good news: lung nodules are stable – no new, none larger. The not-so-good news: two new, very small (5 and 7 mm) liver nodules. We agreed with his plan: continue two more cycles of...
Mar 13, 2017 | Medical Updates
Maggie is continuing to recover from her wisdom teeth removal (all healing is a bit slower on her chemo drugs) and has been migraine free for over a week – pointing to the jaw as her main trigger. We’re thankful she has relief. Thank you for prayers for...
Mar 2, 2017 | Medical Updates
Maggie and I have arrived in Birmingham for her clinic appointment and infusion (if all blood counts look good). The past two weeks since her last infusion have been busy. You’ll remember she had a migraine on the day of her infusion that almost derailed the...
Feb 15, 2017 | Medical Updates
Maggie has an 11:00 am appointment at UAB for her next infusion. We’ll be traveling in the morning and staying the night in Birmingham. We continue to marvel at and give thanks for Maggie’s strength in taking this chemo in stride with very few side...
Feb 2, 2017 | Medical Updates
Molly is 39,000 ft over Mexico (less than 2 hours from Houston) and we are even higher in Birmingham praising the Lord for stable scans. Dr. Saleh delivered the good news along with the plan to continue with this study drug for another six weeks. So, we’re here...
Jan 31, 2017 | Medical Updates
It’s time for scans again. Maggie has a CT scan scheduled tomorrow at 2:00 at UAB. We will be staying overnight for a clinic appointment to hear results. As long as she is at least stable (no new growth in size or number of spots), she will have her regularly...
Jan 18, 2017 | Medical Updates
Maggie has a scheduled clinic visit and treatment tomorrow at UAB. The coordinating nurse and I thought our original plan was to travel over Wednesday to avoid the early morning drive Thursday. However, Maggie says she is not missing church activities (early afternoon...
Jan 6, 2017 | Medical Updates
Maggie’s infusion/clinic visit went off without a hitch yesterday. We finished and checked into our hotel in time for a quick nap. After sleeping off the Benadryl (premed), Maggie even felt like going out for dinner. We continue to be thankful for no-low nausea...
Jan 4, 2017 | Medical Updates
Happy New Year! We had a fantastic holiday – everyone stayed well, ate too much, and rested more than we could have hoped. Phil, Maggie and I are gearing up for our next trip to Birmingham tomorrow morning. Maggie has an 11:00 appointment for clinic and...
Dec 22, 2016 | Medical Updates
I am thrilled to report Maggie’s CT scan performed yesterday revealed no new growth or new lesions. The primary nodules being used as indicators of treatment effectiveness were stable – no increase in size. We’re thankful for this news. Maggie will...
Dec 20, 2016 | Medical Updates
Maggie and I will be making the road trip to Birmingham tomorrow for a 2:30 CT scan. This will be the first indication of clinical trial effectiveness. We are praying to see reduced or stable lung nodules and no new activity elsewhere. This drug combination has proven...
Dec 8, 2016 | Medical Updates
Maggie had her exam and infusion today – the third of this clinical trial. She tolerated it well and is now resting in the Residence Inn near the clinic. We’ll return home in the morning – but not too early. I don’t believe we’ll set an alarm. The typical order of...
Dec 3, 2016 | Medical Updates
Apologies for the delay in updating – Thanksgiving and the week since have been keeping us busy with healthy, happy normalcy. Maggie is feeling great – no discernible side effects yet. She did have a follow-up visit with her urologist in town. We’ve...
Nov 21, 2016 | Medical Updates
Time flies when you’re feeling good. Maggie has been tolerating the first month of chemo very well. She has continued to experience few, if any, side effects. Praise the Lord for answered prayers. We will be traveling to UAB tomorrow afternoon for an early...
Nov 9, 2016 | Medical Updates
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...
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