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I Believe In Prayer

I am asking for prayer.

My brother has esophageal cancer. He has a tumor at the base of his esophagus which is preventing food from entering his stomach.

On Friday, he went into the hospital for a chemo port and feeding tube. He didn't tell anyone he was going. He was found in complete cardiac arrest and non responsive. The doctors did CPR but they asked the family to come to the hospital. He was on life support all weekend and still is.

He has suffered an anoxic brain injury. This type of injury can actually displace the brain due to lack of oxygen. Thankfully his is ok. His pupils are dilating now but he is still not responding other than that. The ICU doctors will have an EEG and MRI done today. The CAT scan was negative. He is having terrible seizures too.

I am scheduled to go on a cruise this Saturday. A long time friend is flying down on Thursday and we will leave from my home. I am just devastated and torn with guilt.

I will go home as soon as I get back. My family is staying with him around the clock.

I am asking for prayers that he come out of this for his next battle-Cancer.
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Bluesky53 · 61-69, M
I agree with you,the cruise will help,,,,,prayfully all works out,
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Bluesky53 it is all a lesson isn't it? not always pleasant. forgive yourself...please!
Bluesky53 · 61-69, M
@akindheart oh I have,most of the battle was after the sugury till the first treatment,,,,,it wasn't that bad,looking back on it.
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Bluesky53 my brother has all kinds of issues. i don't know if he is strong enough. he has lost a ton of weight and now this. hugs to you...i am glad you got through your travails
diablesse · 56-60, F
So sorry to hear this. I will keep you both in my prayers.
SW-User
I am so sorry. Will pray for your brother !
SW-User
@akindheart and that’s wonderful that his pupils dialate but if no constricting, and remain dialated means brain injury!
akindheart · 61-69, F
@SW-User private message coming.
SW-User
@akindheart sure 🙂
Will pray for him. 🙏😔

I have a feeling it was a reaction to some medicine that they must have administered...
@akindheart You better consult a lawyer right away in order to understand what needs to be done. They might destroy the records later or tamper them, who knows!
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Vivaci i know. i guess i am focused on his recovery. i live several states away too.
@akindheart Hmm...thats understandable. I'm sorry your brother had to suffer so much due to the hospital's negligence! 😞
Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M
Well... he is in good hands... my brother went through the exact cancer part. It’s a hard one, but usually a successful one to beat.
Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M
@akindheart that’s good. Well he has a long road, but he’s in the right place. Go enjoy your trip... then come back and see him
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Spokeskitties75 thanks for the kind words. i am hoping for the best.
Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M
@akindheart well.. we all are! 😊
It is always darkest when the morning is about to come. I am sorry to hear that, and pray that he will get over this and get well soon. Have hope in God and believe in Him. Wish he well.
melbeacher · 61-69, M
I am praying for you my dear. I lost my sister to the cancer. Go on your cruise and try to enjoy yourself although I know that will be very difficult to do. There is noThing you can do 😕
akindheart · 61-69, F
@melbeacher i am sick at heart but at this point, if i don't get away, i am going to breakdown. you would not believe everything that is happening
melbeacher · 61-69, M
@akindheart I am sure you are torn over what to do
akindheart · 61-69, F
@melbeacher you have no idea all the stuff going on. awful and stressful.
Thoughts and prayers cancer has just recently taking a love one from me.
@akindheart Yes it is very painful when my brother pass for a whole week I stay by his side only leaving to shower quickly!
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Gamma87 i am thousands of miles away. but i am going up soon
@akindheart Get there soon my you've safe travels to see your brother!
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Autumn321 · 51-55, M
So Sorry warm wishes and prayers. He will get well soon.
lasergraph · 70-79, M
So sorry. Will have prayers here.
akindheart · 61-69, F
@lasergraph my family said that he looks like a mannequin. no life at all.
lasergraph · 70-79, M
@akindheart Miracles happen all the time. Let's pray for one.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
So sorry. Warm wishes and prayers for you all.
I'll keep him in my prayers.
akindheart · 61-69, F
@ITGUY09 thanks. we are very worried
jim44444 · 70-79, M
My thoughts are with you my friend. I hope he rallies before your cruise so you can enjoy it. You should not feel guilty but you do, the curse of being empathic.
akindheart · 61-69, F
@jim44444 yes it is. some people could ignore it but i can't.
goodguy007 · 41-45, M
Sending in prayers for him.
SierraMist27 · 31-35, M
I'm sorry to hear I hope he'll be ok
AlienZipper · 61-69, M
Wow... I am so sorry... you are in my prayers...
sciguy18 · M
Consider it done...
gummybear2017 · 31-35, F
God, ease it for him.
SW-User
Prayers sent 😇
SW-User
Prayers are sent your way ❤️
TexChik · F
I am so sorry . Is he on a vent?
akindheart · 61-69, F
@TexChik yes. and still non responsive. he does open his eyes when he hears my sisters voice. and his eyes are dilating
Lovelyelaine101 · 22-25, F
Sending prayers 🙏🏽 Hang in there
SW-User
Lord Jesus, I believe in your power to heal the sick and I ask you to destroy any foreign cells in this man's body. any part of him that does not belong, die in the name of Christ.

Body, be healed and made right.

Soul,be alive with unquenchable fire.

This I ask in your powerful name.
akindheart · 61-69, F
@SW-User thank you . He is still not able to breathe on his own.

 
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