On the series return of RPA, Fiona was due to be married late last year but had to postpone after a nagging pain was diagnosed as a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. Also, 28-year-old Mikael arrives in Emergency complaining of severe testicular pain. An ultrasound reveals a mango sized tumour.

Twenty-eight-year-old Fiona endures a marathon operation which involves removing her pelvis, blasting it with radiation, then putting it back. Also, 10-year-old Sam has arrived in Emergency with a suspected broken collarbone after a fall in the playground.

Fiona has had a total hip replacement and the crucial test now is for her hip to heal as she only has one chance at making it work. Also, John has been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus and now has to have major surgery to remove part of his oesophagus and his stomach.