Here is an update given yesterday:
John has been hospitalized since Tuesday, February 22. Prior to this and while he was at home, John had one suspicious low blood pressure reading and a strange-looking rash on his feet. Since his date of admission, John has had blood taken and it has resulted in positive cultures growing various bacteria. This has been especially concerning because John did not have white blood cells (the "soldiers") to fight infection. The lack of white blood cells is attributed to John having received intense systemic chemotherapy treatment.
Today, John has begun to grow white blood cells, which is great. With this, though, his blood continues to grow bacteria. His doctors believe that the source of the bacteria lies in John's mediport, which is in his chest. For this reason, John is scheduled to have the mediport surgically removed tomorrow. Given John's history for seizures, this surgery, although necessary, is extremely risky because of the need for anesthesia.
Please continue to carry John in your prayers. For the past couple of days, John has not wanted to eat, is always cold, and is a bit quiet. Please pray for John's continued strength to help him through this difficult time. He is trying so hard to recapture his health, often asking his doctors what he needs to do to get better. Please petition God to restore his good health Thank you.
When I get another update I will post it here.