Oncologist

Hi - I had my port (vital power port that sits fully under the skin) put in in November, and I am now through my AC, and 6 out of 12 down through the paclitaxel.  Soooo glad I had the port (they put me under general just for quick day surgery, and I had my first chemo the next day - they left the needle in the port for me so I could zoom straight into chemo).    Its the benefit of also being able to have the blood test take from the port - they leave all the fittings in, then I see the oncologist and head straight into chemo post that meeting if the bloods look OK - so no need for 2 needles, and once you get used to it, it really is a breeze (especially if you're likely to have vein problems).  Seemed scary at the first run, but a smooth run for me after that - and with the paclitaxel, given it's weekly, I'm just so glad I don't have to face the needles. It gets a little sore the day after chemo (probably the nasty chemicals) but post that all smooth running.   Bonus for me it's also meant I can get in the pool and swim with the oncologists blessing, which with other options that wouldn't have worked for me -  Good luck with the fitting and the chemo!  Radio next for me, and then the port will be removed (shame they won't leave it in just in case!!) 

Big Hugs

Leonie