Monday, Sep 26, 2006 - The pain in Fiona`s back is very bad. A doctor friend recommends we start Bisphosphonates to counter the bone degeneration.Tuesday, Sep 27, 2006 - Prof agrees to administer Zometa, a bisphosphonate, immediately. Fiona will need this every 4 weeks. Prof also thinks that we should start Chemo as Fiona`s symptoms seem to be rapidly increasing. The first session is scheduled for Oct 17.
Saturday, Sep 30, 2006 - Fiona experiences a lot of discomfort from a bloated abdomen and back pain. Her breathing is also quite labored and she has problems sleeping. The painkillers don`t seem to work. We call Prof, who offers to see us tomorrow.
Sunday, Oct 1, 2006 - We have a wonderful worshipping God at church today. However, the pain and breathing difficulties continue so we take Prof up on her offer to see us. She is a real angel to see us on a Sunday afternoon. She recommends that we admit Fiona for an X-Ray, blood tests, and a potential lung tap. We do so. Praise God, the blood tests indicate that her Liver and Kidneys are clear! However, the X-Ray shows that the water has accumulated significantly again in the right lung. The X-Ray also shows that her intestines are congested and some drugs are prescribed to clear this. The drugs start working almost immediately. Prof also pushes the Chemo date forward to Oct 5 because the 17th is so far away.
Monday, Oct 2, 2006 - Prof Liam does a lung tap, and take out 1.45 litres of water. It is a staggering amount considering that so much was taken out a mere two weeks ago. However, Fiona is feeling noticeably better after this and her breathing. We discharge and go home.
End of the Chronology series.
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