Portal
For the first time, I had my overnight bag packed 2 nights ago, assuming it could be a trip to hospital. My Portal seemed to have moved and was causing a fair bit of discomfort. I put my hand on it and it felt like it was kinda sticking out a bit. I had done some stretches earlier, but nothing unusual. However, I took it very quietly for the arvo and slept through the night ok. Its a tad annoying but not a trip to hospital. I rang my Breast Care Nurse Susan and she said sometimes they can flip or move, if so, they cant use them. I have an appointment this Monday to see my Surgeon (lucky), and although it seems ok, she will determine if it has corrected itself or not. It has behaved the whole time, so it seems a bit odd that it should be bad now. I did have my arms above my head waiting extra time for the doctor for my initial appointment prior to Radiation. First time I had my arms above my head, and it would have been about 15 mins. I have a question here now - what experience did you have with your port at the end of Chemo. when do they take it out. I have heard a year after..... does that mean they expect me to get Cancer back within a year??? Back to hospital every 6 weeks to flush the damn thing, the port does freak me out a bit, I hate to touch it and my clothes rub on it. (no fat). I am just curious. One friend (the doomsday friend), who has had BC said "They took mine out straight away after, there can be complications...." she so hates me these days because I didnt ring her more than twice during her turn! (we had already drifted, she is way too abrupt for me these days, Im a lot more chilled!). Thank you ladies, I will discuss all this with my Doctor on Monday anyways! Love Bel
