(Most recent updates first)
First received Monday, October 19, 2020
For Margarete K. of Gundelsheim, Germany in a critical situation after surgery.
Update Saturday, October 24, 2020
M.K. is still in the hospital with post-surgery complications, inflamation of the abdominal wall.
First received Thursday, September 17, 2020
For Princess Angel Lili, a twelve-year-old white Turkish Angora cat in Mattituck, New York with gastrointestinal problems who has lost a lot of weight.
Update Friday, October 23, 2020
"LiLi had been holding her own with kidney disease the past month, though eating less everyday, until today when she voided all fluids. She has an appointment Monday, October 26 to be euthanized if she continues to decline.
Radiant support for LiLi, for her humans, Gayle M.-S. and Chris S. and for her animal family members Jethro (a Maine Coon cat) and Will (a Border Collie dog)."
First received Saturday, October 3, 2020
For Dawn C. in Tarpon Springs, Florida who has been hospitalized since September 29 with cellulitis in her right leg... [October 13] Dawn is home from the hospital receiving home health care and PT. Her pain levels are beginning to
improve.
Update Friday, October 23, 2020
Dawn saw a wound care specialist on October 22. The specialist is authorizing more home health to care for her right leg. She is on strong antibiotics for infection. Her appetite is improving.
First received Tuesday, October 13, 2020
For Anne K. in London, United Kingdom with stomach pain and depression who contracted coronavirus at her care home in April and may need to be hospitalized again...
[October 22] Anne is in the hospital with multiple conditions: double pneumonia, pleurisy, septicemia and near kidney failure. The doctors think she may be nearing her transition.
Update Friday, October 23, 2020
Anne made her transition today. Her son, John, was able to visit in the afternoon and they were able to communicate. She passed quietly and peacefully after he left.
First received Saturday, October 17, 2020
For Becky H. and other residents around Pinewood Springs, Colorado who are in the path of a large wildfire with high winds expected.
Update Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Becky H. and family evacuated because a fire near Boulder was going to close their escape route. The next two days will be crucial due to warming temperatures and higher winds.
First received Wednesday, February 5, 2020
For R.L. in West Palm Beach, Florida who is receiving treatment for lung cancer.
Update Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Recent scans are showing the cancer has progressed.
First received Monday, September 7, 2020
For M.K. in Gundelsheim, Germany with problems in the lower abdomen...[September 12] After more than three hours waiting at the hospital past the end of their working day, the doctors and staff were very helpful, courteous and thorough. An information meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 and surgery will be Thursday, September 17...[September 24] "The anesthesia had bad side effects, but I always felt very supported. The staff has been very caring and helpful. Another surgery will be needed and there will be a consultation with the doctor about the surgery on September 29."....[October 1] M.K. has been diagnosed with cancer. She has a consultation with doctors to discuss her CT scan results on October 9. Surgery is scheduled for October 13...[October 10] "The CT scan did not show metastases. More tissue samples need to be examined; they will be taken during the surgery still scheduled for October 13. It is still an uncertain situation but I manage to keep my spirits up."
Update Monday, October 19, 2020
M.K. had complications following surgery. She has returned to the hospital and is in critical condition.
First received Saturday, September 19, 2020
For John P. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who will have jaw surgery on September 20...[September 24] John had surgery four days ago, and is still in extreme pain...[September 27] The surgeons used John's chest muscles to fix his jaw. He is still in pain and has a feeding tube. He took a walk...[September 29] "John has an infection where the the bone was removed and the chest muscle was attached. The doctors spent most the day trying to clear it out, but he may need another surgery. He still has a positive attitude."....[October 5] John had a second surgery to help clear the infection. Doctors also removed many of the staples in his chest and that area is still painful. The antibiotics are working and the infection is improving...[October 10] John is home as of October 8. He sleeps a lot and enjoys feeling peaceful with his little dog.
Update Thursday, October 15, 2020
John drove himself to the doctor. They took the staples out of his chest.
First received Monday, October 5, 2020
For 90-year-old Bobby B. in Tallahassee, Florida who has tested positive for coronavirus.
Update Wednesday, October 14, 2020
After eight days in the hospital Bobby is now home and doing well.
First received Friday, October 9, 2020
For Joan J. in Saint Petersburg, Florida who has inclusion body myositis and has fallen twice this week; and for Nancy, her wife and caregiver.
Update Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Joan now will be getting home support, including care and therapy for Joan and other assistance for Nancy.
First received Monday, September 28, 2020
For Cath T. in Switzerland who will be having surgery to remove a tumor in her breast and lymph nodes.
Update Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Cath's operation went well. She is home and had her stitches out yesterday. She is having little pain.
First received Monday, October 5, 2020
For Beth H. in Tunbridge Wells, England who is hospitalized with bowel problems and receiving palliative care.
Update Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Beth is now in palliative care in the hospital. She is very weak but has rallied in the last week to the surprise of her doctors.
First received Friday, August 14, 2020
For Yesnie C. in Seminole, Florida who is being treated with cervical traction for pain in the fingers of both hands as she waits for an accurate diagnosis...[August 30] The diagnosis is peripheral neuropathy which is affecting three fingers of each hand. The treatment is exercises twice daily, ultrasound on fingers, manipulation of the neck and traction on the cervical vertebrae....[September 27] "Two doctors, vitamins and additional procedures have yielded minimal changes. When the fingers are active there is no pain. At night during sleep, the pain begins. The fingertips and sides of the fingers are numb constantly. Support to find greater information for peripheral neuropathy in the hands."
Update Monday, October 12, 2020
After three months of physical therapy, Yesnie has found several techniques which are helping with the pain.
First received Sunday, September 13, 2020
For W.M.L. in Birmingham, Alabama who is scheduled for a cancer biopsy.
Update Sunday, October 11, 2020
The biopsy wss positive. Continued support for upcoming treatments.
First received Thursday, August 13, 2020
For Verena in Olten, Switzerland as she deals with the effects of a disease.
Update Saturday, October 10, 2020
Verena is back home. She still has lots of different medical options to explore. She is concerned about her doctors not communicating with each other.
First received Monday, October 5, 2020
For Fred R. in Scottsdale, Arizona hospitalized with a heart attack, and for his wife, Adriana.
Update Thursday, October 8, 2020
After surgery to put in two stents, Fred is home. Continued support for him and his family.
First received Monday, September 28, 2020
For Amanda S. in Denver, Colorado with tonsillitis and possible mono who will see a specialist on September 29 about a tonsillectomy...[October 4] Amanda has an outpatient tonsillectomy scheduled for October 5, with intake beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Update Thursday, October 8, 2020
Amanda's surgery went well. She is in pain and sleeping a great deal as she recovers.
First received Wednesday, August 26, 2020
For Andy V. in Kalaheo, Hawaii who is having ongoing symptoms of PTSD from the bombing of the USS Cole in October 2000.
Update Wednesday, October 7, 2020
October 12 is the twentieth anniversary of the USS Cole bombing in Yemen. Andy was on the ship at that time and this year is especially difficult. Support also for his wife and family.
First received Tuesday, August 18, 2020
For 67-year-old L.B. in St. Petersburg, Florida with the process of adapting to life as a quadriplegic.
Update Monday, October 4, 2020
Leeca made her transition on October 4. Support also for her family, especially Cliff, her husband and primary caregiver.
First received Monday, September 28, 2020
For Laura S. in Parker, Colorado with a lower back strain on her left side which has been slow to heal.
Update Monday, October 5, 2020
Laura's back is still painful whenever she is upright. She is taking a online class and is stressed about completing it.
First received Monday, September 7, 2020
For E. B. in Huntsville, Alabama with stress in the workplace.
Update Monday, October 5, 2020
Eline now has a job in Florida.
First received Sunday, July 5, 2020
For Joachim G. in Frankfurt, Germany who is trying to find a job and has an interview on July 6 in Bonn, Germany.
Update Sunday, October 4, 2020
Joachim has another job interview on Tuesday following several rejections. He is also dealing with epilepsy.
First received Tuesday, July 28, 2020
For Anne D. in Cranston, Rhode Island who will have a second knee replacement surgery on July 29 after her knee has become infected.
Update Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Anne had a staph infection in her knee which had to be drained. The knee now has to be completely redone. Anne is having knee replacement surgery on October 1 at Rhode Island Hospital.
First received Friday, September 25, 2020
For Joanne K. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with severe swelling of her ankles and legs.
Update Tuesday, September 29, 2020
"Joanne has had four new compression fractures in the thoracic region of her spine. To relieve her extreme pain her doctor has increased her pain medication and adjusted her diet to increase low levels of electrolytes. The swelling in her ankles and calves is going down. Joanne feels fortunate to be able to live in her apartment at an independent living facility."
First received Friday, September 18, 2020
For Nina H. in Berlin, Germany who is waiting for a diagnosis from the examination of a breast abnormality.
Update Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Nina had the biopsy on both breasts, and it does not look good. Additionally, she has stress in her workplace with her boss.
First received Monday, September 21, 2020
For Julie L. in Iowa City, Iowa and for all those with Alzheimer’s disease who are continuing to decline, lose functions and have anxiety; and for their caregivers.
Update Tuesday, September 22, 2020
In the past twenty-four hours Julie has become much calmer and has slept through the night. Her major caregiver has contacted a local source for additional care in the home and
is anticipating some much-needed relief from stress and sleeplessness.