At the end of radiation therapy, Wendy had a sore throat, as predicted. The soreness did not fade as hoped and got to the point Wendy could barely swallow. In the past few days she has been unable to eat and even drinking was barely possible. After her blood test on Monday (her haemoglobin was low, another side effect of chemo) she was scheduled for a blood transfusion ths morning, but when she arrived they detected that she had a temperature and referred her to her oncologist. While waiting to register Wendy passed out (I was lucky to catch her and gently lower her to the floor.) Four nurses and a doctor quickly responded and soon had on saline drip and on a gurney. She's been admitted to Saint John Regional Hospital with a provisional diagnosis of pneumonia. Up to this time (3 pm Tuesday) they've given her at least five liters of saline and a very large dose of powerful antibiotics.
With the infusion of liquids, the congestion is loosening up, and as painful as coughing is, it is helping her clear her lungs.
She will be in the hospital at least overnight and perhaps longer considering her low haemoglopin count and she still needs her blood transfusion. I'm just home to gather some things for a hospital stay and will be returning soon.
I will post more when there is more.
Harvey
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