<div>In April 2010, my father was diagnosed with appendix cancer, a rare disease with limited research funding and few surgeons experienced in its treatment. The required surgery is extensive, involving a 14” incision down the entire abdomen to remove cancerous tumors, mucin, and affected organs. Afterward, heated chemotherapy (107°F) is circulated in the abdomen for up to 90 minutes to target remaining cancer cells. At 73, my dad has endured this grueling procedure three times since his diagnosis.
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<div>On July 28, 2025, he underwent a 12-hour surgery at Mayo Clinic, which initially seemed successful. However, complications started the next day, and have continued over nearly 3 weeks in the hospital. Fluid buildup around his lungs required drainage and a chest tube. He experienced vomiting, chills, and a high fever for days, necessitating an NG tube through his nose to his stomach. A CT scan revealed infected fluid in his abdomen, leading to another drain and a PICC line for antibiotics. He was restricted to minimal ice chips and fed through a tube. On the night of the 13th, his heart went into AFIB, with his pulse spiking into the 170s, prompting a transfer to the ICU on the cardiology floor. What was expected to be an 8-day hospital stay has now extended to 17 days, with no truly good days—just some less difficult than others.
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<div>We hope he stabilizes soon and can be discharged in the coming week. However, he’ll require a transitional care facility equipped to manage his specialized feeding tube, a level of care not widely available. He won’t be able to return home for at least a month, likely longer, and will need transportation to follow-up hospital visits, costing up to $250 each way depending on the facility’s location and vehicle requirements.
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<div>Adding to the challenge, my mother suffered a stroke over a year ago, and my father has been her primary caregiver at home. With him unable to care for her, we need to hire in-home assistance, estimated at $800 per week.
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<div>After three weeks of being in town to support them, I must return to Arizona. We’re seeking help to cover transportation and in-home care costs for the next 3-4 months, allowing my dad to focus on recovery, my mom to get the care she needs each week, and without depleting their limited retirement savings.
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<div>All funds raised will go directly toward transportation for my father’s medical appointments and in-home assistance for my mother. Thank you for any support you can provide during this difficult time.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>The Isaac Family
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Terry Edwards

Jeffrey Lisle

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