Jeff Head’s cancer condition now diagnosed as Terminal
Posted on 11/02/2016 5:43:31 PM PDT by Squantos
Edited on 11/02/2016 8:27:00 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Jeff Head’s cancer condition now diagnosed as Terminal
As many of you may know, Freeper Jeff Head, a long time member of our forum, was diagnosed six years ago with malignant bone cancer callled Chordoma. It is very rare and and was fond in his lower back and his Sacrum. He had to undergo multiple major spine surgeries, then months of rehab, followed by radiation treatment.
A complete summary of his experiences can be found on-line here:
My Experience with Sacral Chrordoma
Here is the original thread on Free Republic regarding Jeff’s condition as members of the forum joined together in praying for him and his family starting in 2010. It can be found here:
Jeff Head has been Diagnosed with Malignant Bone Cancer
Jeff was asked by MD Anderson to give a presentation about his experience five years ago, before the cancer began showing signs of returning:
Jeff Head’s Presentation at MD Anderson Spine and Brain Cancer Conference
Now, sadly, the cancer has returned recently and is now in his liver, his right pectorial muscle, four places in his skin, and three more places in his Lumbar and Thoracic Spine.
Jeff spent two more months in Houston in May, June, and July with more surgery and more radiation. Dispite these efforts, his condition has now been diagnosed as terminal.
This is forcing Jeff to take an early medical retirement at work, several years before he otherwise would have been prepared to do so financially.
He has submitted his paperwork to the government (Jeff works for the Bureau of Reclamation that builds and maintains hydro-electic and irrigation dams out west).
His problem is that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) can take anywhere from 6-12 months to render a decision and Jeff must go on sick leave while he awaits their decision.
When his own leave runs out, he will have to be on leave without pay.
So, for any of you Freepers who work for any agency of the government, you can help Jeff out by sharing any Use-or-Lose leave you may have.
Here is the OPM Form that any US Government employee can download and fill out to do this:
Government Form for Leave Share to Jeff by Government employees
Once filled out, please mail it to:
Gloria San Nicolas
Human Resources
Stop Code: PN1436
or, you could also fax it to:
Gloria San Nicolas
(208) 378-5023
Jeff is a patriot and good Christian man, father, and grandfather who has personally been involved with many activities against our ever more burdensome government, including in Washington, DC, Jarbidge, Nevada, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. He documented his experiences in Klamath which is available in trade paperback or as an e-book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online outlets...or you can download a free pdf file of it for for free here
Jeff also wrote a five book series about America, a fictional story about the US being attacked by various nations who take advantage of our own current trends. This book is filled with teachings about the Constitution and how the US can prevail if we will simply turn to our roots and foundational, Christian principles. It is called, “The Dragon’s Fury: World War Against America and the West.”
That book is also available in hardback, trade paperback, and ebook form, and is also available for free at the link just mentioned above as a PDF file.
For anyone, particularly non-governmental individuals who cannot share leave, a PayPal fund for Jeff’s family has also been set up to help with his family as his retirement is being seriously impacted by this.
Click Here to Donate to Jeff's FundAny amount, down to dimes and nickels, would be gratefully, and thankfully accepted.
You can contribute to that fund by simply clicking on tbanner above and following the directions there. Jeff knows that some may have an issue with PayPal...Jeff indicates that that is fine, he has used PayPal for years without issue, but each should follow the dictates of their own conscience.
At any rate, we know that Jeff and his family would be most grateful for your prayers, thoughts, and any help you may be able to give. He has been willing over the years to give of his time and help others freely and believes firmly that all of this is in God’s hands and that in the end, God’s will shall prevail.
Jeff has made it clear in any case that he does not want anyone either with their leave or their funds, to contribute anything that would put their own leave or finances in any kind of jeopardy. Jeff believes he has already been the recipient of so much.
Anyhow, that is the extent of Jeff’s current condition.
May God in Heaven continue to bless Jeff as he goes through this very painful experience, and may God bless each of you, and our nation at this critical juncture, that we as a people may turn to Him and work our hearts out for the right.
We will keep this thread up-to-date on Jeff’s condition.
He has indicated that depending on how agressive the tumors in his liver and chest are, he could have anywhere from months to longer, perhaps even a year or two, with decining health throughout.
Anyone can read a lot of what Jeff has wriutten over the years at:
He has asked his wife to keep that site up as long as she can possibly do so, and has often commented on how he, a hay seed kid, from a ranch in Texas, could ever receive millions of hits as his site has done.
Adding Jeff to my daily prayers. May God give Jeff and his family strength. Always appreciated his posts and respected his opinions.
Thank you for posting this Squantos. Prayers going up for Jeff and his family.
Prayers on the way.
Re:Post #150. Hilda is going down one way or another. Please take care of yourself and agree Be Still My Soul and other hymns are relieving at times. My prayers and hope for you+finances will continue. Blessings.
Big fat prayers to Heaven for
A wonderful guy.
I’m sorry his news isn’t better. We are so lucky to Have him.
Oh no! One of the greatest FReepers ever.
(prayer)
Very sorry to hear this. Prayers sent.
Prayers up for Jeff and family.
My prayers for him and his loved ones.
This is heartbreaking news, but I know your love for the Lord and your family will give you strength and courage at this time of great need.
God bless and keep you and if it’s His Will, may he give you a reprieve.
My sincerest prayers offered.
God Bless.
Jeff, I want you to hear me, I have been there. I have walked that bridge with my iphone earphones on playing HARD ROCK to a surgery that I will not describe. When I woke up— I was alive. I wrote on a piece of paper to my Sons and wife. “I LOVE YOU and Praise God”( that hangs on a special wall today) I was in ICU 6 days and the hospital for 10 . That was 5 years ago my friend. You are with the BEST in the world. BUT You must fight hard. “Positive” sucks because it is phony as hell but you must well up all you have to fight. I love you man and you know this. God is very busy with 7.3 billion on the Earth but somehow he found me to fight another day . I don’t waste His time on me much but I will Pray for you. Dig in. It is now hour to hour. Be brave and fight.
Prayers up for jeff
I am sorry! May the Holy Spirit console Jeff and his family.
I will donate leave..I work for a government agency.
If anyone works for federal government agency..please donate leave. Its easy to do.
Jeff,
I am so sorry to hear this. We haven’t really chatted much, but I’ve noticed all your hard work here and elsewhere.
I will pray for you and your family.
Our Father Who Art in Heaven Hallowed be thy name.
The kingdom come thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses come as we forgive those who trespassed against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom the power and the glory forever Amen.
You have done the Lord’s work, Jeff, thank you so much.
Julie.
Praying for Jeff.
Yes, definitely one of greatest Freepers ever.
May God comfort you and your family, Jeff.
P.S., Jeff.... if you are up to it, you have to post on the live thread on Election night, when Hillary is going down! LOL!
I have enjoyed, and been informed and enlightened by, his posts here for many years.
May the Lord God ease Jeff's pain and lighten his burden through this most difficult transit.
May He in His Wisdom and Mercy, grant Jeff and his family Strength and Peace of Mind to deal with whatever is to come.
Continued prayers for Jeff Head’s health and healing.
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