First received Friday, February 6, 2026
For Elisabeth D.-G. in Frankfurt, Germany who is hospitalized for tests for heart issues and high blood pressure...[February 15] Elisabeth left the hospital with a pacemaker; an ECG showed that her heart stopped for nearly
seven seconds. Support also for healing around the surgical site and the process of balancing circulation...[March 13] Elisabeth is continuing to recover. The pacemaker incision site has healed well and her left arm has
improved mobility. Her blood pressure and circulation issues are also getting better.
Update Wednesday,April 8, 2026
After her pacemaker-surgery, the mobility of Elisabeth’s arm and shoulder has further improved. Her blood pressure and circulation are still unpredictable and have fluctuations. The source of the heart rhythm problem is
a "sick-sinus-syndrome", which seems to stem from a long-Covid infection. Elisabeth is very confident that she will achieve a new healthy balance of her circulatory system.
Received Friday, March 13, 2026
For Anne E. in Heidelberg, Germany with early pregnancy nausea who is also dealing with stress in her work and family.
Update Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Anne still has a lot of family and professional challenges but the pregnancy, in its thirteenth week, is stable, and she is very happy.
Received Friday, March 13, 2026
For Tom Q. in Heidelberg, Germany with advanced prostate cancer which has spread to his bones.
Update Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Tom has already begun hormone therapy and will now begin chemotherapy. Support for his wife, Annette, as well.
First received Wednesday, March 18, 2026
For 72-year-old Wolfgang in Ueckermünde, Germany who hasn't been able to eat for four months and is having a biopsy on his tongue today.
Update Friday, April 3, 2026
The biopsy confirmed cancer at the base of his tongue. Wolfgang will begin chemotherapy and radiation treatment next week at University Hospital in Greifswald. Support also for his partner.
First received Tuesday, February 10, 2026
For Heather S.-H. in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania who has a small ductal carcinoma in the left side of her left breast... [February 24] The carcinoma is Stage 0 but has the most aggressive type of cell.
Heather's consultation was postponed from yesterday because of the blizzard, so she will get more information at the end of the week....[February 27] Heather is scheduled for a lumpectomy on March 17 followed by one to four weeks of radiation depending on the results of the pathology report. Her surgeon is optimistic about being able to remove all cancerous cells....[March 17] Heather's surgery went well and she is home recovering from the anesthesia. She will have a follow-up for the pathology report and treatment plan on April 1.
Update Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The surgical area is healing well. However, pathology results showed they did not get clean margins, so Heather will have a second surgery on May 5 to remove additional tissue and a couple of lymph nodes.
First received Sunday, March 29, 2026
For a young humpback whale in the Baltic Sea near Wismar, Germany who beached himself and is weakening as rescuers try to support his getting to the Atlantic.
Update Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The whale is stranded again.
First received Friday, March 27, 2026
For Bob Z. in Fortuna, California who received a kidney today donated by his niece, Shauna; and for their medical team.
Update Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The surgery was successful and both Bob and Shauna are recovering well. Bob’s new kidney began to function almost immediately, and he has already been taken off the special renal diet. His doctors are currently predicting that he will be released to go home ahead of schedule.
First received Friday, February 20, 2026
For newborn Luciano in Mullumbimby, Australia who is in critical condition after a difficult birth, and for his mother, Lucia S.
Update Monday, March 30, 2026
Baby Luciano has been home for two weeks. The follow-up examinations went well.
First received Sunday, March 8, 2026
For Sandy M. in Mesa, Arizona who is having a cardiac procedure to implant a Watchman device tomorrow...[March 10] Sandy has been readmitted to the hospital with bleeding and pain... [March 13] Sandy has had a second more invasive surgery to repair a bleeding cardiac tear. She is now having painful AFib...[March 17] Sandy is starting to heal from both surgeries but is still in pain.
Update Friday, March 27, 2026
Sandy's heart is getting better. She is also having soreness from a recently discovered broken rib.
First received Sunday, March 22, 2026
For Sandy F. in Polegate, England who will have knee replacement surgery on Wednesday.
Update Friday, March 27, 2026
Sandy has had her knee replacement. Her right knee is very swollen. She is still in the hospital.
First received Monday, January 12, 2026
For Helga and John in Brunswick Heads NSW, Australia who are in a difficult relationship.
Update Thursday, March 26, 2026
John has severe back pain.
First received Thursday, February 26, 2026
For 88-year-old Elaine S. in Rydal, Pennsylvania who has been admitted to the hospital with cardiac problems and is getting tests and treatment... [February 27] Elaine is too frail for surgery. Her kidneys have almost shut down.
Her heart is not pumping well, but medications to make it pump better could be fatal because her valves are clogged, so the doctor has recommended palliative care. Support also for her family...[March 3] Elaine probably had had a heart attack and has responded very well to treatment. Her kidney values are now back in the normal range. After consultation with her and with the family, she is going to have a catheterization tomorrow
under light sedation and possibly have a stent inserted. She herself is in favor of the procedure....[March 7] There was nothing that could be done during the catheterization. Elaine's heart is working at 10%, one valve is entirely blocked and two are partially blocked. The hospital is sending her back to assisted living and the family is contacting hospice. Her case manager is surprised Elaine looks as good as she does given her condition.
Update Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Elaine failed to regain enough strength to return to her apartment and is being transferred to a hospital-style room with a higher level of medical care. Her family is concerned about the impact on her remaining quality of life but have no other solutions.
First received Wednesday, March 4, 2026
For eighty-year-old Deborah E. in Orgiva, Spain who is in poor health after unsuccessful chemotherapy treatment for a tumor, and for her partner, Peter.
Update Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Deborah made her transition peacefully. Support also for Peter and her family.
First received Friday, November 28, 2025
For three-year-old Primrose G. in Brighton, England who is being treated for possible liver cancer, and for her family.... [January 24, 2026] Primrose is having chemotherapy for liver cancer at a London hospital.
Update Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Primrose was in a local hospital last week with a virus. She has now gone to London for her seventh round of chemotherapy. After this she will receive a new drug to prevent her from losing her hearing.
First received Monday, February 23, 2026
For seventeen-year-old Eli E. in Lexington, Kentucky whose cancer treatments have not yet been effective.
Update Thursday, March 19, 2026
Eli made his transition on March 17. Support also for his parents, sister, and cousins.
First received Thursday, August 29, 2024
For Egbert H. in Germany who has had a headache and a problem with his left eye for several days.... [September 4] The result of a blood test shows Egbert has Lyme disease. The headache is still there... [December 20] Egbert's headache continues. The doctors are doing more tests...[December 22] The doctor noticed that the result of the Lyme Disease test is the same as in 2020. There was no reinfection in 2024. The doctors are still searching for the cause of the headache... [April 6] Egbert continues to have daily headaches...[August 4] Egbert's headache is better. The medical examination shows a needle from a yucca plant in his head.
Update Thursday, March 19, 2026
Egbert is healthy again.
First received Sunday, December 7, 2025
For Jill W. in Austin, Texas who is recovering from surgery for cysts and ovarian cancer, and for her family and friends.
Update Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jill has had her fourth chemotherapy session and has extreme fatigue and lessening bone pain.
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...[July 1] Elena and Lorenz may have a potential buyer. They are planning to move to London to be with their daughter.
Update Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Elena and Lorenz have found a buyer for their house.
First received Wednesday, March 4, 2026
For Harald J. in Austria who is disappointed and stressed after his business partner took money from the firm and left.
Update Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The financial damage is worse than first thought. Legal action has been taken. Harald has very high blood pressure and his health is being affected in this process.
First received Thursday, February 19, 2026
For Becky M. in Northport, Florida who will be representing herself at a divorce proceeding after four years of inaction by her ex-husband....[March 8] Becky and her daughter Jocelyn will appear in court tomorrow. Jocelyn will be interviewed in private by the judge regarding her relationship with her father.
Update Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The court case is still in process and the officials have not made their determination.
First received Tuesday, February 24, 2026
For Ginny S. in Wauconda, Illinois who is having a biopsy of the left breast on February 27.
Update Friday, March 13, 2026
Ginny is having surgery on April 2 to remove the cancer in her left breast. Support also for her recovery process.
First received Wednesday, January 7, 2026
For Armin H. in Göttingen, Germany with end-stage pancreatic cancer.
Update Friday, March 13, 2026
Armin’s condition has been relatively stable for a while.
First received Thursday, December 25, 2025
For Beverly M. in New York City who is recovering at home and waiting for pathology results after exploratory surgery....[February 3, 2026] Beverly is going to Sloan Kettering Cancer Center tomorrow for surgery and treatment.
Update Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Beverly's doctors are pleased with how her surgery went. She began chemotherapy treatments yesterday.
First received Friday, February 20, 2026
For 83-year-old Joseph L. in St. Gallen, Switzerland who is hospitalized with malignant pancreatic cancer.
Update Monday, March 9, 2026
Joseph is having surgery on Thursday.