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.
Update Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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.
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 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.
Update Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sandy is starting to heal from both surgeries but is still in pain.
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 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.
Update Friday, March 13, 2026
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.
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.
First received Friday, January 16, 2026
For Natascha in Berlin who fell and broke her right wrist.
Update Sunday, March 8, 2026
Continued support is requested for the wrist bone to fully heal and regain mobility.
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.
Update Saturday, March 7, 2026
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.
First received Thursday, February 12, 2026
For Brett in Des Moines, Iowa who has a fractured vertebra...[February 18] Brett has been transferred to University of Iowa hospital in Iowa City for treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Update Friday, March 6, 2026
After a new biopsy Brett has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and is receiving chemotherapy. He is also in intensive care with pneumonia.
First received Wednesday, February 18, 2026
For Frank F. in Des Moines, Iowa who has been upset since his vehicle was hit and dragged on a highway by a semi-truck.
Update Friday, March 6, 2026
Frank has PTSD and whiplash.
First received Tuesday, February 24, 2026
For Andy in London, United Kingdom with an upcoming job interview.
Update Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Andy is scheduled for a second interview.
First received Sunday, February 15, 2026
For Brigitte in Germany with a bad cold.
Update Monday, March 2 2026
The cold is better, but not gone yet. Brigitte is having problems with her respiratory tract.
First received Tuesday, February 10, 2026
For Chris F. in Hanover, Pennsylvania who has been hospitalized with an aneurysm... [February 14] It is suspected that she has had a stroke. Chris appears to be making her transition.
Update Friday, February 27, 2026
Chris made her transition. Support also for her children and friends.
First received Saturday, February 21, 2026
For Joan S. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa who is having minor surgery on Monday.
Update Friday, February 27, 2026
Joan's surgery went very well.
First received Friday, December 12, 2025
For Michael M. in London, United Kingdom who has been admitted to the hospital with stomach bleeding.... [December 29] Michael is in a critical care unit with bleeding esophageal varices...[January 18, 2026] Michael started kidney dialysis because he has a lot of bodily fluid. He was readmitted to the ICU.
Update Friday, February 27, 2026
Michael was discharged from hospital yesterday, He is recovering from liver disease and has financial difficulties.
First received Thursday, January 29, 2026
For Judy S. in San Marcos, California who is having urethra reconstruction surgery on February 2 and is caring for her aging mother.
Update Friday, February 27, 2026
Judy is still recovering from her surgery.
First received Sunday, February 8, 2026
For Laura S. in Parker, Colorado who was admitted to the hospital this afternoon.
Update Wednesday, February 25, 2026
After a week in the hospital for sepsis, Laura has been transferred to a rehab facility to continue antibiotics and physical therapy until she can walk independently.
First received Tuesday, November 18, 2025
For Walt C. in Whitefish, Montana with Parkinson’s disease who has a brain bleed after falling, and for his wife Lori...[December 29] Walt and Lori are waiting to find out about possible surgery to drain blood from his brain... [January 8, 2026] Walt is scheduled for a surgical procedure in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 17 to drain fluid around his brain. Support also for his medical team...[January 21] Walt’s medical team said the surgery went well. Walt is now at home recuperating...[January 30] Walt has a blood clot in his hand where a catheter was inserted. He is not able to take anticoagulants because of his brain surgery.
Update Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Walt has been cleared by his neurologist. Support also for his wife, Lori, who is exhausted.
First received Friday, February 20, 2026
For Liddy P.-A. in St. Petersburg, Florida who is in the hospital with influenza A pneumonia.
Update Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Liddy has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.
First received Sunday, February 15, 2026
For Margarete K. in Gundelsheim, Germany who will have cataract surgery on her left eye tomorrow.
Update Sunday, February 22, 2026
The surgery went very well. The eye has an inflammation which needs antibiotic drops. Margarete will see her doctor tomorrow morning.
First received Saturday, February 7, 2026
For Joy S. in Waldorf, Maryland who is in the hospital with blood pressure issues.
Update Thursday, February 19, 2026
Joy was released from the hospital on February 8 and began working with a clinical pharmacist. She is having further tests.
First received Wednesday, February 4, 2026
For fifteen-year-old Galaxy, a Bengal cat in St. Petersburg, Florida who is losing weight at the rate of one pound per month.
Update Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Galaxy is eating and appears to be putting on weight. He is more active than he was for some months.
First received Wednesday, January 28, 2026
For Alice P. in Houston, Texas with shingles on her abdomen.
Update Monday, February 16, 2026
The skin is much better, though still painful.