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Our visit to UMMC yesterday revealed possible reasons for Fiona's slow recovery as well as some new options for treatment.

Firstly, a chest X-ray revealed a penumothorax (a pocket of air outside the lung) and a partial collapse of the right lung. These are likely the cause for Fiona's continued breathlessness. (She is able to move about well, but gets breathless after climbing a flight of stairs or walking a short distance.) The doctors say that this should improve over time, maybe a few weeks. Please pray that this happens quickly.

There is also the possibility that the Pleurodesis procedure was not successful, which means that, after all the effort, it will not stop the increase of water in the lungs.

We have been asked to consider restarting some form of treatment soon. It has been suggested that Fiona starts another course of Hormone Therapy, either Aromasin (Exemestane) or Faslodex (Fulvestrant). While these are less toxic than chemo, they still have their side effects. Please pray along with us for wisdom in this decision.

Our next appointment will be on September 2.