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.
Prayers to him. Hopen he gets well.
Sorry to hear this. Prayers up!
Our Texas family would like to contribute a small amount to this great Christian. Is there an address where we could send a check from our bank? We don’t do GoFund, Pay Pal or credit card. Thanks.
You —we all — are lucky to number a man like Jeff Head among our friends. I would not presume to second-guess the Lord, but surely there’s someone else He could visit this calamity on.
If not, and Jeff’s fate is to be what it seems, then I feel blessed for knowing him, and am convinced he spent his life wisely.
My prayers are with you, Jeff. May your faith never waver.
Thank you Jeff.
Much appreciated.
I’ll be praying for you.
You are truly a blessed man of peace and an American patriot of our highest ideals. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from you via your written words and I’m still learning from you in your waning days. Your courage, your steadfast trust in our Lord and Savior and your total lack of fear. I finally understand “Peace be with you.”
I’ll keep Jeff in my prayers. I’m sorry to hear that.
Our thoughts, and prayers are with you Jeff.
Thank you Squantos for letting us know.
Oh no! Prayers up.
P.S. None of the links I clicked on in the body of the posting worked for me. It says they are not available.
Prayers sent for Jeff and his family. May God wrap his arms around Jeff and family.
Dear Jeff,
My best friend’s husband, Dean Nickens, died last December 28 after fighting this same cancer for just over 6 years. He, like you, was a very special person. So maybe the good Lord saves this particular journey for only those who will benefit from it.
I will be sorry to lose your wit and wisdom as a fellow freeper, but I ask that you remember all of us here when you’ve become comfortable in the mansion He has in store for you. God will continue to bless you and yours as He has throughout your time with us here.
I am grateful to have known you.
Healing prayers for Jeff and may his loved ones be comforted.
Thank you Jim...and God bless you.
I’m not gone yet...and I hope my days are lengthened still according to God’s will.
You have been an example and hero of mine, Jim in your own fight. God bless you for your example as you have fought your own very severe and painful health issues.
Your example has touched so many...including me.
Thank you for the fought for our nation, our way of life, and for the truth and the inspiration God Himself exerted on behalf of the forming of, and the support of this nation.
Mau He continue to bless you and yours to touch hearts and minds!
Having trouble getting the links to work ..... will fix em as soon as I can , please bear with me as I’m not good with HTML.
where there is life, there is always the possibility of God performing a miracle, and we ask you Father in Jesus’ precious name to give Jeff and his family one.
Amen.
Oh my! Prayers for Jeff, the family and his friends.
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Jeff is truly...TRULY....one the great men of freeperdom.
We all are fortunate to know him and to have had his time here on earth extended for what must have been 15 extra years since he had cancer in his pelvis (if I recall correctly.)
Jeff praised MD Anderson way back when he went through another cancer fight.
Jeff...your novel series was so entertaining and is a great imspirational and patriotic series.
Love ya Brother
Very sad to hear this. Actually, Jeff was the “Publisher” of my first novel, “September Day,” which he edited and set up for Lightning Source.
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