First received Thursday, May 5, 2022
For Roland B. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida while his wife travels for eight days.
Update Sunday, May 15, 2022
Continued support for Roland as his wife will not be home until May 18.
First received Saturday, January 29, 2022
For Kay V. in Santa Fe, New Mexico with pain and difficulty walking after falling on her left hip.... [March 22] Kay fell again last night and has pain in her lower back. Support for her process of selecting treatment....[April 13] Kay has begun physical therapy at a care facility..[April 27] After two weeks of intense physical therapy, Kay is being released to home health care. She is unable to take a step without assistance. Support also for her husband who is her main caregiver.
Update Saturday, May 14, 2022
Kay needs additional home care assistance that meets her needs.
First received Wednesday, April 27, 2022
For Marcia W. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who will have tests May 19 to decide between angioplasty and open-heart surgery to replace an aortic heart valve...[May 11] Marcia's tests will be done tomorrow.
Update Thursday, May 12, 2022
The valve replacement surgery will be done through the femoral artery on June 13.
First received Sunday, February 28, 2021
For Maxine, a cat in Chicago, Illinois with a mass in her chest and a diagnosis of lymphoma.
Update Thursday, May 12, 2022
Maxine's legs are weakening.
Received Monday, March 14, 2022
For Nancy G. in St. Petersburg, Florida who broke her leg and will have surgery today...[March 16] The surgery was successful. Nancy will not be able to put weight on the broken leg for six to eight weeks...[March 18] Nancy transferred to acute care rehab today.
Update Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Nancy's doctor told her today that she will have to go another three weeks of no weight bearing on her broken leg to allow for better healing.
First received Friday, April 29, 2022
For Star, an eleven-year-old Thai cat in St. Petersburg, Florida who will have a breast tumor removed on May 11.
Update Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Star's chest X-ray was inconclusive as to whether cancer has spread to her lungs, so her vet went ahead with removing the tumor and sent it for analysis. Star will now have about ten days of recovery and a follow-up chest X-ray in a couple of months. She has no symptoms of illness or lung problems.
First received Monday, April 18, 2022
For Jolene, a terrier in Huntsville, Alabama who was run over by a car and has a broken pelvis.
Update Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Jolene is recovering well from her broken pelvis. She now takes short walks.
First received Sunday, February 13, 2022
For Casey C. in Colorado Springs, Colorado who has started new cancer medications which are causing anemia, low oxygen levels and fatigue... [April 13] Casey is in a hospital in Denver after spitting up blood. Doctors are currently evaluating the situation...[April 17] Casey has been discharged and will be home for a week. On Thursday he will return to Denver for laser surgery. He begins radiation treatments next week...[April 21] Casey’s laser surgery for today was postponed. He is at home with a fever and on high-level oxygen. The cancer has now been found in his adrenals, ribs and pancreas...[April 28] Casey will have a final radiation treatment and then follow-up laser surgery tomorrow.
Update Friday, May 6, 2022
Casey’s surgery went well. His oxygen levels are now normal, and his level of pain has decreased greatly. Continued support for Casey and his family as they navigate his health care options.
First received Tuesday, April 26, 2022
For Tobias and Lea G. in Gelnhausen, Germany who are expecting their first baby in May...[May 3] Lea has gone into labor.
Update Thursday, May 5, 2022
After thirty-six hours Joris Cornelius was born. The parents are exhausted and grateful.
First received Tuesday, December 14, 2021
For Hans E.F. in Freudenstadt, Germany whose head is being examined in the hospital for a possible tumor...[December 17] Hans is being transferred to University Hospital Tubingen and will have surgery on Tuesday...[December 21] Hans is recovering from the surgery.....[December 31] Hans is now recovering at home. He has already taken a walk in his neighborhood. He will begin radiation therapy on January 7...[January 10] The radiation treatment has been postponed to the end of January or later. His doctors are satified with his recovery at home...[April 9] Hans is recovering on all levels. He is in Tübingen at an observation room in the hospital because of the results of an MRI and a cough he got after radiation therapy and oral chemotherapy...[April 15] Hans is having radiation therapy for a new cancer on his thyroid which cannot be removed by surgery. Support also for his doctors, nurses, and family.
Update Thursday, May 5, 2022
Chemotherapy has been scheduled. There is also a possible perforation of the intestine, and surgeons do not want to operate.
First received Wednesday, February 9, 2022
For M.P. in Mainz, Germany in the process of improving her health...[March 14] M.P. is scheduled for a complex heart surgery on March 22....[April 14] The surgery went very well. M. moved to a rehabilitation facility for improving her physical and mental abilities.
Update Sunday, May 1, 2022
M. has coronavirus. She is at home on her own.
First received Monday, April 18, 2022
For Earl M. in Mobile, Alabama who has had an E. coli infection for a week and is receiving IV treatments for dehydration and diarrhea.
Update Friday, April 29, 2022
Earl was discharged from the hospital on Monday. He is at home and gaining weight and zest.
First received Thursday, June 10, 2021
For Marlesa M. in Montana as she begins an addiction recovery program with her family's support.
Update Thursday, April 28, 2022
She is working with severe addiction issues. She is unable to work or take care of her two children.
First received Wednesday, March 30, 2022
For Trevor F. in Polgate, England who is having back surgery on April 4.
Update Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Trevor's back operation was successful and he is in the recovery process.
First received Saturday, April 16, 2022
For Milo, an English Foxhound in Fort Lauderdale, Florida who will have surgery this Monday.
Update Monday, April 25, 2022
The surgery went well and Milo is recovering wonderfully.
First received Sunday, April 10, 2022
For Glo S. in Phoenix, Arizona who has been diagnosed with pancreatic and lung cancer; and for her children, Jorge, Sheri and Scott.
Update Sunday, April 24, 2022
Glo's tumors are growing quickly and she is going to begin palliative care.
First received Wednesday, April 6, 2022
For Desiree R. in New Orleans, Louisiana who had surgery for multiple broken bones in her right leg and left arm in a scooter accident; and for her family.
Update Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Desiree is in a lot of pain. She went home to Florida to be with family for care and support.
First received Wednesday, March 2, 2022
For Zora S. in Scottsdale, Arizona whose daughter Luna is in worsening health as Zora prepares for a difficult move... [March 16] Zora and Daniel S. are having a very important conversation today about the move to California.
Update Friday, April 15, 2022
Zora will be moving to California with her daughter, and is hoping that her application will be accepted for affordable housing in Bakersfield.
First received Monday, April 11, 2022
For 97-year-old Else H. in Krauchenwies, Germany who is in the hospital after a fall last night and needs a nursing home; and for her children.
Update Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Else is in her transition process.
First received Monday, April 4, 2022
For Chic W. in Westville, New Jersey with a recurrence of cancer.
Update Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Chic made his transition peacefully last night, with his son by his side. Ongoing support for his son Griffin.
First received Thursday, March 10, 2022
For Cody P. in Birmingham, Alabama with severe side effects from his chemotherapy treatments.
Update Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The treatments that Cody received have been unsuccessful. His cancer is still very aggressive. He and his doctors are exploring different treatment options.