First received Tuesday, May 5, 2026
For Charles H. of Albany, New York who is on vacation and will have a cardiac catheterization in Roanoke, Virginia.
Update Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A stent failure in Charles’ LAD artery had caused a blockage. The stent has now been replaced. He is nauseous and lightheaded and has not yet been discharged.
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.... [April 1] 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.
Update Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Heather's surgery went well, although she is sore. The appointment to get the pathology report is May 18, probably followed by radiation and chemo.
First received Thursday, April 30, 2026
For Teresa B. in Phoenix, Arizona with a cancerous mass in her intestine.
Update Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Teresa is meeting with her colorectal surgeon on May 13.
First received Saturday, April 18, 2026
For octogenarian Scott D. in Tampa, Florida with an operation for stage one lung cancer next week, and for his wife, Karen.
Update Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The margins came back clean.
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...[March 31] The whale is stranded again.
Update Monday, May 4, 2026
The humpback whale was finally transported by barge and released in the North Sea.
First received Thursday, October 31, 2024
For Evie M. in Plymouth, United Kingdom who is in the hospital with severe anorexia, and for her parents and siblings...[January 2, 2025] Evie is back at home with her family in Bristol. Her parents are caring for her, and she has improved a little...[March 20] Evie is on very strong medication. She may need to be hospitalized again...[April 30] Evie’s communication has improved and she is also sleeping better...[July 14] Evie continues to need strong medications. She remains at home and her medical team is supporting the whole family....[January 6, 2026] Evie now talks with her siblings as well as her parents and is learning to play the guitar. She is receiving ongoing medical care.
Update Sunday, May 3, 2026
Evie’s medical team meets on Tuesday to discuss ongoing treatment. Support is requested for the whole family.
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... [April 3] The biopsy confirmed cancer at the base of his tongue. Wolfgang will begin chemotherapy on Sunday, April 12...[April 12] Wofgang had surgery to place a port for chemotherapy on Friday, and he can eat again. On Monday he will have a preliminary interview about radiation.
Update Sunday, May 3, 2026
Wolfgang is having pain with his chemotherapy. Continued support is requested.
First received Thursday, April 23, 2026
For Black, a ten-year-old cat in Louisville, Kentucky with an infection in his left inner ear which is causing balance issues and minor facial paralysis.
Update Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Imaging shows Black has a large polyp inside the inner ear, behind the ear drum. Surgery is not an option due to cost, so his human and his veterinarian are now trying to manage his condition with steroids to reduce inflammation and antibiotics for the infection. He continues to have balance issues.
First received Monday, April 20, 2026
For Nina H. in Güímar, Tenerife who is trying to resolve a water rights issue with a neighbor...[April 27] The water rights issue has not yet been resolved, and Nina is anxious. Support also for her lawyer and her neighbor.
Update Thursday, April 30, 2026
Nina was able to get about half the water without issues or confrontation. Continuing support is requested for coming to an agreement with the neighbor.
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...[March 18, 2026] Jill has had her fourth chemotherapy session and has extreme fatigue and lessening bone pain.
Update Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Jill had the last chemotherapy session today. She has lost her hair and is weak. She is worried about her recovery and whether she will actually be in remission after all this treatment.
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....[March 31] 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...[April 23] Bob was admitted to the ER today with a possible infection related to the kidney he received...[April 24] Bob remains in the ICU where he is being treated for sepsis.
Update Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Bob was released from the hospital last night. He is now on an oral antibiotic. He will remain near the VA hospital while he is monitored for infection. He hopes to hear by May 5 when he will be cleared to return home.
First eceived Monday, April 20, 2026
For M.L. in Seminole, Florida as she deals with dental and medical issues.
Update Sunday, April 26, 2026
M.L. has been hospitalized for a dental infection.
First received Friday, April 17, 2026
For Willy B. of Jasper, Indiana who is in the hospital in Evansville with a blood infection and pain in the lower back...[April 21] The infection is in the spine. The treatment is IV antibiotics. He has to stay in the hospital until the test comes out negative. He is still in pain and has difficulty sleeping.
Update Friday, April 24, 2026
The culture come out negative. Willy will remain on IV treatment for six weeks, which he can do at home.
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...[March 17] 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.
Update Friday, April 24, 2026
Harald's high blood pressure is better. He is trying to find solutions for the financial situation.
First received Monday, June 2, 2025
For Monika W. in Austria who has stage 4 cancer and multiple organ failures, and for her daughter, Petra...[April 15] Monika is in the last stages of metastatic cancer. Her kidneys are failing and she seems to be nearing the end. Support for her transition process, and for her daughter, Petra.
Update Friday, April 24, 2026
Monika made her transition peacefully.
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.
Update Friday, April 24, 2026
Primrose had an operation yesterday to remove the cancerous tumor from her liver. She is now recovering in intensive care.
First received Wednesday, February 25, 2026
For Giampiero in Sorengo, Switzerland with a challenging health condition.
Update Monday, April 20, 2026
Giampiero made his transition yesterday. Support also for his family.
First received Saturday, February 21, 2026
For Karin in Hanover, Germany with severe exhaustion affecting her quality of life.
Update Sunday, April 19, 2026
Karin is working with doctors to find therapies for her exhaustion.
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.... [March 11] Beverly's doctors are pleased with how her surgery went. She began chemotherapy treatments yesterday.
Update Thursday, April 16, 2026
Beverly is having reactions to the chemotherapy.
First received Friday, March 27, 2026
For Miki I. in Austria with a legal dispute in an insurance matter.
Update Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The lawyer unepectedly withdrew from the case, so everything has to be started from the beginning. Miki is hoping for an out-of-court settlement.
First received Tuesday, February 24, 2026
For Ginny S. in Wauconda, Illinois who is having a biopsy of the left breast on February 27... [March 13] Ginny is having surgery on April 2 to remove the cancer in her left breast. Support also for her recovery process.
Update Sunday, April 12, 2026
The results from the surgery came back on Friday: all margins are clear, and hopefully there will not be any further treatment.
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
The cause of Elisabeth's heart issues seems to be sick sinus syndrome.
First 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 is now in her thirteenth week of the pregnancy. She is stable and doing well.
First 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 also for his wife, Annette.