Devastated. Desperately need prayers for a priest

Jo M · Aug 23, 2024

BrianK said: ↑

Fr. Tony has had a large metastatic tumor in his brain, for which he received gamma knife radiation treatment months ago. The radiation can cause edema and bleeding due to necrosis (dying of brain tissue and scar) and he had severe edema on the brain two months ago with seizures and other neurological symptoms.

He was admitted at the time and opted for high dose steroid treatment in lieu of brain surgery for palliative removal of the brain tumor.

It would have been palliative, not curative, as he has dozens of metastatic tumors throughout his system which failed to respond to several different types of immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

The steroids did their job and he improved and went home and had several more peaceful weeks.

He was readmitted this week for a sudden onset of more serious neurological symptoms and more seizures. Unfortunately he has bleeding on the brain now from the previous radiation therapy and a new second metastatic tumor in his brain.

He opted to forego any further treatment, signed a DNR order and was admitted to hospice.

He is fully at peace with this and has had the blessing of over a year to prepare for this.

Nonetheless, please in your charity pray for him as he enters his last days. This has not been an easy cross.
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So very sad. Prayers for Fr. Tony.

Jo M · Aug 23, 2024

BrianK said: ↑

Prudence is the better part of valor.

I just stood up and realized how sore and tired I really am today. I’m going to try to get a good night’s sleep tonight then drive up in the morning.
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Safe travels Brian.

Michael_Pio · Aug 23, 2024

BrianK said: ↑

Fr. Tony has had a large metastatic tumor in his brain, for which he received gamma knife radiation treatment months ago. The radiation can cause edema and bleeding due to necrosis (dying of brain tissue and scar) and he had severe edema on the brain two months ago with seizures and other neurological symptoms.

He was admitted at the time and opted for high dose steroid treatment in lieu of brain surgery for palliative removal of the brain tumor.

It would have been palliative, not curative, as he has dozens of metastatic tumors throughout his system which failed to respond to several different types of immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

The steroids did their job and he improved and went home and had several more peaceful weeks.

He was readmitted this week for a sudden onset of more serious neurological symptoms and more seizures. Unfortunately he has bleeding on the brain now from the previous radiation therapy and a new second metastatic tumor in his brain.

He opted to forego any further treatment, signed a DNR order and was admitted to hospice.

He is fully at peace with this and has had the blessing of over a year to prepare for this.

Nonetheless, please in your charity pray for him as he enters his last days. This has not been an easy cross.
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I will pray now.

Pax Prima · Aug 24, 2024

Be on the look out for miracles and challenges. I imagine serious spiritual warfare is brewing.

https://spiritdaily.org/blog/afterlife/a-priests-amazing-death

AED · Aug 24, 2024

BrianK said: ↑

Fr. Tony has had a large metastatic tumor in his brain, for which he received gamma knife radiation treatment months ago. The radiation can cause edema and bleeding due to necrosis (dying of brain tissue and scar) and he had severe edema on the brain two months ago with seizures and other neurological symptoms.

He was admitted at the time and opted for high dose steroid treatment in lieu of brain surgery for palliative removal of the brain tumor.

It would have been palliative, not curative, as he has dozens of metastatic tumors throughout his system which failed to respond to several different types of immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

The steroids did their job and he improved and went home and had several more peaceful weeks.

He was readmitted this week for a sudden onset of more serious neurological symptoms and more seizures. Unfortunately he has bleeding on the brain now from the previous radiation therapy and a new second metastatic tumor in his brain.

He opted to forego any further treatment, signed a DNR order and was admitted to hospice.

He is fully at peace with this and has had the blessing of over a year to prepare for this.

Nonetheless, please in your charity pray for him as he enters his last days. This has not been an easy cross.
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Prayers for Fr Tony tonight.

AED · Aug 24, 2024

BrianK said: ↑

Certainly.

I just spoke with the only other friend of his from his diocese who has stood by him and fought valiantly for him along with his family and me through all of this. She said he can no longer talk, just write short phrases, is on oxygen due to difficulty breathing from the tumors in his lungs, and he’s sleeping most of the time, but is very much at peace. She doesn’t expect him to last through the weekend so I need to get on the road. It’s a three hour drive to his hospice.
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Praying to St Michael for you Brian. Be careful.

AED · Aug 24, 2024

BrianK said: ↑

Prudence is the better part of valor.

I just stood up and realized how sore and tired I really am today. I’m going to try to get a good night’s sleep tonight then drive up in the morning.
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Good. A good night's sleep is what you need.

Julie Marie · Aug 25, 2024

Requiem in aeternum, done eis Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. May he rest in peace, and may all those who mourn his passing be comforted.

Whatever · Aug 25, 2024

I prayed for Fr. Tony at Mass and in the Rosary yesterday and will continue to keep him in my prayers. Take it easy Brian. You put so much of yourself into everything you do that your body is always playing catch-up with your brain and your will. You really need to slacken off. I will have holy Mass offered for Fr. Tony.

Mario · Aug 25, 2024

Prayers for you, Brian, and for Fr. Tony.

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