r/PrayerRequests • u/maryautumnn • 8h ago
Please join me in praying for 7 year old Daniel
I’m asking for some serious prayers this morning for a little boy named Daniel and his family.
Daniel has been battling a form of childhood kidney cancer. After previously going into remission, his cancer has returned, and he is now facing an incredibly dangerous emergency surgery.
His tumor has grown so large that it is pressing against several vital organs and involves major blood vessels. His surgeons are attempting to remove the cancer while preserving enough of his liver and kidney function for him to survive. His family was told he has approximately a 40% chance of surviving the surgery.
Please pray specifically for the surgeons’ hands to be guided, for the complete removal of the cancer, for his liver and kidneys to be protected, for no major bleeding or complications, and for his little body to withstand this operation.
Most importantly, please pray that Daniel wakes up from surgery, recovers, and gets to go home to his family.
His parents have been told that without intervention, he may only have days left.
Please take a moment today to lift Daniel, his parents, and his entire medical team up in prayer. We’re praying for a miracle, for complete healing, and for this sweet little boy to have a long, beautiful life ahead of him.
EDITING TO ADD UPDATES:
- 10 AM: Surgery is beginning. Please pray.
- 2:45 PM: Doctors were initially very concerned that the pressure from his tumor on his lungs could cause cardiac arrest during anesthesia. Thankfully, he made it through anesthesia safely, and surgery is underway.
As of the latest update, Daniel is stable! He initially required two blood transfusions, but his bleeding has slowed, and the surgical team has been able to manage it without additional transfusions.
Unfortunately, surgeons did have to remove his right kidney. They are now approaching the liver portion of the surgery, which is especially critical.
The entire operation is expected to last approximately 11 hours.
Please continue to pray for Daniel! Please pray that his liver and its blood supply can be preserved, that his bleeding remains controlled, and that the surgeons can safely remove all of the cancer.
I truly believe in the power of prayer, and have been so touched by all of your support. What an amazing group. ❤️