First received Saturday, January 10, 2026
For Ariane S. in Vienna, Austria who is having hormone therapy for breast cancer which will be followed on February 13 by surgery and chemotherapy...[January 15] Because the tumor is fast-growing, the date for the surgery has been changed to January 26.
Update Friday, January 30, 2026
The surgery to remove a breast tumor was successful. Ariane knows she will be receiving radiation. In the next two weeks she will learn if additional treatment is also needed.
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.
Update Friday, January 30, 2026
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.
First received Monday, December 1, 2025
For Nick F. in Davenport Center, New York who is having surgery today for a detached retina, and for his medical team and his partner Toni...[December 6] There were complications with Nick's eye surgery. He had multiple detachments of the retina. His surgeon performed a vitrectomy and inserted a scleral band into his eye. Recovery is expected to take up to eighteen months, but his doctor was pleased at his recheck last Friday...[December 25] There have been further complications. Support for Nick as he looks for second opinions and further treatment...[January 2, 2026] Nick's retina has detached again. He is working with a new team of physicians. A new surgeon will perform a more complex operation on Tuesday...[January 19] At an evaluation appointment last Friday, it was determined that Nick's retina has partially reattached but that an additional surgery will be required. Support also for his new surgeon, medical team and partner, Toni.
Update Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Nick has now been scheduled for a third surgery on Friday to repair his damaged retina.
First received Wednesday, December 17, 2025
For Diona C. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa who is having a heart diagnostic procedure tomorrow... [January 19, 2026] Diona is having a valve replacement tomorrow.
Update Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Diona is in intensive care with complications.
First received Friday, July 25, 2025
For Alexandru A.C. in Arosio, Switzerland with a multidrug-resistant bacterial infection.
Update Saturday, January 24, 2026
Alexandru has chronic pancreatitis and candida.
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 Saturday, January 24, 2026
Primrose is having chemotherapy for liver cancer at a London hospital.
First received Tuesday, November 18, 2025
For Elisabeth W. in Brandenburg, Germany with a possible sarcoma cancer in her stomach wall....[November 21] Elisabeth has an appointment with a specialist on December 11.
Update Thursday, January 23, 2026
The examination was changed from December 11 to January 14. Results of an endosonography show only calcium deposits with a small, slow-growing tumor which the doctor is sure is not carcinoma and is not malignant. Biopsy results will be back in about a week, and Elisabeth was just told she should have the tumor re-checked every year or two. Her bile and liver are fine, although the scans showed bile reflux. Elizabeth was recommended to treat the reflux with medication and stress-relief practices.
First received Monday, November 24, 2025
For Jerry C. in Eureka, California who is in intensive care while his medical team diagnoses heart issues...[December 30] Jerry has been transferred to a specialty medical center in Sacramento as his heart has continued to weaken. Today doctors are starting a forty-eight hour procedure to install a left ventricular assist device. Support also for his medical team and family.
Update Monday, January 19, 2026
Jerry has made his transition. Continued support is requested for his family who are grieving.
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.
Update Sunday, January 18, 2026
Michael started kidney dialysis because he has a lot of bodily fluid. He was readmitted to the ICU.
First received Monday, May 19, 2025
For Scott A. in Pleasanton, California with pain in his spine from metastatic prostate cancer....[October 15] Scott is having a scan this week to determine if he is eligible for an experimental tumor-targeting therapy....[January 1, 2026] Traditional and experimental medical treatments have not made a difference. Scott is struggling to continue daily life activities.
Update Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Scott made his transition today.
First received Saturday, August 23, 2025
For Dayton A. in Santa Barbara, California with legal problems, and for his family.
Update Sunday, January 11, 2026
A court date is set for January 14.
First received Thursday, November 27, 2025
For Miki I. in Vienna, Austria who is having difficulties with a work project....[December 11] The project has its final presentation December 12–14 and the situation is still negative. Continued support is requested.
Update Saturday, January 10, 2026
The presentation went very well. Everyone was happy and pleased.
First received Sunday, March 9, 2025
For Roland B. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with surgery on Monday for a melanoma on the left side of his neck; and for his family....[March 11] Roland's cardiologist gave him the “green light” for surgery on March 20....[June 26] Overall Roland's skin is healing better and he has less bleeding. He will see his dermatologist this afternoon about difficulty with an old wound on his right shin...[June 27] Roland had laser radiation on his shin and will have another treatment next Wednesday. Today he is starting oral chemotherapy by daily capsule for basal cell carcinoma.
Update Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Roland's melanoma reappeared as tumors in different places. He is now pain-free.
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.
Update Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Evie now talks with her siblings as well as her parents. She is learning to play the guitar. She stays in her bedroom most of the time and receives ongoing medical care.
First received Thursday, November 13, 2025
For Sandy H. of Montclair, New Jersey who broke her hip while traveling in Japan and will be having surgery soon.
Update Sunday, January 4, 2026
Sandy flew home a week after surgery. Her recovery process has been difficult. Her mobility is limited and she continues to be in pain.
First received Thursday, April 3, 2025
For Brigitte H. in Germany who will have a tooth pulled tomorrow.
Update Friday, January 2, 2026
Brigitte has a chronic infection in her upper jaw. An alternative for the implants is necessary. She may also need an operation for her chronic sinusitis.