First received Monday, April 14, 2025
For Lily S. in Fairhope, Alabama with lower back pain and a stomach virus...[April 25] Lily is having additional tests and evaluation for involuntary leg tremors... [May 6] Lily has two MRI scans scheduled for May 22. The tremors have significantly decreased...[May 27] The MRI’s went very well. Lily is looking forward to an upcoming appointment with her neurologist for further evaluation and/or treatment.
Update Thursday, July 3, 2025
The results of the blood tests, CT scan and MRI indicate that the cause of the tremors is not from a neurological disfunction. Spine locations L-4 and L-5 showed arthritic issues. The doctor ordered physical therapy. Unless the tremors return, Lily has a six-month follow up appointment with the neurologist.
First received Tuesday, June 24, 2025
For A.B.B. in Caracas, Venezuela who had surgery on a melanoma in her back and is scheduled for lung surgery, and for her medical team and caregivers...[June 26] A.B.B. is having difficulty with insurance.
Update Thursday, July 3, 2025
The insurance company is willing to pay for the surgery and they are talking with the doctor and the hospital.
First received Thursday, June 19, 2025
For Ernest G. in Littleton, Colorado with back problems who is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow.
Update Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The MRI results showed no significant changes. The doctors can only recommend pain management and weight loss.
First received Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For Nole D. in Switzerland with difficulty focusing after an eye infection...[June 28] Nole is much better.
Update Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The virus has returned.
First received Thursday, March 6, 2025
For Elena and Lorenz D. in Brighton, England who are in the process of deciding where to relocate their home....[June 2] Elena and Lorenz are having difficulty selling their property.
Update Monday, July 1, 2025
Elena and Lorenz may have a potential buyer. They are planning to move to London to be with their daughter.
First received Wednesday, May 28, 2025
For Theo, a mature Chihuahua in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with an injured leg, and for his human caretaker Kim.
Update Saturday, June 28, 2025
Theo seems to be healing from his injury after two veterinary visits, medication, and lots of Radiant support. He is no longer limping, and his humans remain vigilant and careful.
First received Wednesday, June 11, 2025
For Gail S. in Hoosick Falls, New York with dementia who is hospitalized after a bad fall.
Update Saturday, June 28, 2025
Gail has been released from the hospital into hospice care at home.
First received Thursday, June 19, 2025
For Chandler, an elderly dog in Staten Island, New York who is in poor health, and for his human Theresa.
Update Saturday, June 28, 2025
Chandler has made his transition. Continued support for Theresa and for Joey, his canine brother.
First received Sunday, March 9, 2025
For Roland B. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with surgery on Monday for a melanoma on the left side of his neck; and for his family....[March 11] Roland's cardiologist gave him the “green light” for surgery on March 20....[June 26] Overall Roland's skin is healing better and he has less bleeding. He will see his dermatologist this afternoon about difficulty with an old wound on his right shin.
Update Friday, June 27, 2025
Roland had laser radiation on his shin and will have another treatment next Wednesday. Today he is starting oral chemotherapy by daily capsule for basal cell carcinoma.
First received Tuesday, June 24, 2025
For Brigitte H. in Baden-Württemberg, Germany with a periodontal treatment tomorrow.
Update Thursday, June 26, 2025
The treatment went well. Brigitte has no pain and can eat normally.
First received Saturday, May 10, 2025
For Debbie A. in Seminole, Florida with a sudden onset of fatigue and joint pain.
Update Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Debbie has been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. Medication is helping to reduce her symptoms and she is able to resume most of her daily activities.
First received Tuesday, June 17, 2025
For Bijan S. of Colchester, Vermont who went to Iran to be with his dying father and is in danger as a U.S. passport holder, and for his family.
Update Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Bijan finally arrived home safe and sound after walking through the desert to get to Istanbul for plane connections.
First received Thursday, May 29, 2025
For Heather H. in London, England who will be having eye surgery.
Update Saturday, June 21, 2025
The operation was successful and Heather is recovering at home.
First received Monday, May 26, 2025
For Sammy, a dog in St. Petersburg, Florida with diabetes who has just started wearing a glucose monitor.
Update Saturday, June 21, 2025
Sammy is feeling much better and is acting very perky, unlike when his blood sugar was uncontrolled.
First received Tuesday, November 29, 2022
For Laura S. in Parker, Colorado with mobility challenges....[January 10, 2023] Laura has started physical therapy again at home. She has been able to sit up for over ten minutes several times. The pain in her legs and feet prevents her from standing yet. She is taking new medication for the neuropathy and soft tissue damage and for diabetes. Continued support for her standing and walking....[February 21] Laura has progressed to being able to sit at the edge of the bed for twenty-plus minutes several times a week. She is not able to stand yet.... [January 16, 2024] Laura cannot sit up without help or stand on her own. She has been keeping up with her exercise program and her strength has increased. She and her medical team are exploring the option of a live-in rehab facility....[December 31] Laura has made progress with a new physical therapist who began in June. She is now able to sit and stand at a walker and take a few steps...[January 31, 2025] Today with her physical therapist Laura was able to get up to her walker (with help) and move to her wheelchair. The PT wheeled her around with Laura providing the leg power. Then she got up with the stand assist machine, back into the wheelchair and then back into bed, which is major progress.
Update Friday, June 20, 2025
Laura has progressed to being able to sit up without assistance for six days in a row. The extra physical effort strained her muscles so she now has a prescription for muscle relaxants. She has also recently started with a new occupational therapist.
First received Friday, June 13, 2025
For Lisa W. in Brighton, England who will have a second heart operation tomorrow to restore the normal rhythm of her heart.
Update Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Lisa's surgery was successful.
First received Sunday, May 11, 2025
For Y.C. in Seminole, Florida who has been referred to a pulmonary specialist for a breathing problem.... [May 18] Y.C. is having a pulmonary function test on June 6.
Update Monday, June 16, 2025
Y.C. has scoliosis in the thoracic spine which has compromised her lung capacity. An oxygen protocol has begun along with medication.
First received Thursday, May 1, 2025
For Katie W.L. in Kingsville, Canada who is having surgery on Tuesday to donate a kidney to a friend...[and] For Frank W. in Toronto, Canada who will have a kidney transplant... [May 2] The surgery has been postponed.
The recipient has developed a a complication which could compromise the surgery.
Update Friday, June 13, 2025
Katie donated her kidney to Frank on June 10 and both are recovering well.
First received Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Katie R. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a persistent fever and headache...[April 1] Katie has been in the hospital for several days. Doctors are trying to determine the cause of her fever and severe headaches....[April 4] Katie has been diagnosed with viral meningitis. She also has shingles...[April 9] Katie has been transferred to a rehabilitation center in Tuscaloosa...[April 13] Katie continues to have severe headaches which are caused by the meningitis. She has been sick for almost three weeks and is physically and emotionally debilitated...[April 30] Katie's overall recovery has been slow and she remains in a rehabilitation center. Her headaches are not as intense....[May 11] Katie had partial hip replacement surgery today after falling in the rehab facility....[May 21] Katie was released from the hospital last night and is home with 24-hour care receiving IV anti-virals for the meningitis. Support also for Jane and Donna who are coordinating and taking care of her.
Update Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Katie's doctors have done further testing and realized that she has meningeal encephalitis which is causing pressure on her brain. She has now been moved to a specialized care facility in Birmingham for long-term treatment.
First received Saturday, May 17, 2025
For Leo, a cat in Northampton, Massachusetts who is scheduled for surgery today to remove a diseased eye, and for his human Carol...[May 21]Due to a last-minute medical concern, Leo's surgery has been rescheduled to June 3.
Update Sunday, June 8, 2025
Leo's surgery was successful. He is recovering at home. So far, the major complaint is that he hates the cone.
First received Sunday, April 27, 2025
For Alicia B. in Allison Park, Pennsylvania who has a broken left wrist...[April 29] Alicia has been scheduled for surgery on her left wrist tomorrow. She will have a permanent plate and screw implanted.
Update Friday, June 6, 2025
Alicia continues to have severe pain, limited mobility, and excessive scar tissue five weeks after surgery. Support also for her young children.