Busy Rest

Even as Fiona seeks to regain her strength at the hospital, many things are happening.

On Monday afternoon, the procedure to insert catheters into both lungs took place as planned. We give thanks that it went well. Much fluid was extracted and the catheters are staying in for up to a week to allow the lungs to fully drain.

The planned CTPA scan took place on Tuesday. We are very thankful that Fiona's lungs and heart looked fine. However we are much concerned that the radiologist believes that there may be small lesions in the liver. The oncologist believes that this is consistent with recent liver test results which have not been good.

As a result of the continued breathlessness and liver findings, it has been recommended that Fiona starts a new round of Chemo sooner rather than later. We expect the first cycle to begin Thursday.

Day to day, Fiona is getting good rest at the hospital. She is sleeping much better now. We continue to hope that the breathlessness will cease. Right now, she continues to be dependent on the oxygen supply. While she is awake, we continue to be very thankful that she is being well looked after. Thank you again to all those who are spending time with her or cooking for her. You are a great blessing to us.

Please continue to pray hard. Pray for the breathlessness to clear, and for the chemotherapy to work well without causing side effects. God bless.