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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 thanks for helping me feel less guilty. my friend will be stranded if i don't pick her up. it is a tough decision to make but all of my plans are made to go home
Bluesky53 · 61-69, M
@akindheart it hard,wife had her battle with cancer but got thru it,i wanted answers,i failed as a husband I should've been patient,not anxious,,,,,,
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