38yo solo mama, what is happening?!
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed yesterday, a month after my first random trip to my sons gp where I asked her to just give her opinion. Right breast invasive ductal carcinoma. I’m sure that will start ...
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For your Chemo, may I suggest an Infusaport. If your Dr has not already.
I had one and recommend it. It will save your arm veins for your future beyond cancer.
These days I only have one arm to offer for blood tests as it is not recommended to use the arm that had axillary clearance. So I am very happy that I didn't damage it with Chemo.
The Infusaport once inserted as a day procedure, and healed, are great for blood taking and giving Chemo. They are put just below your Clavicle, and you can shower normally. PICC lines are sometimes used too, but they have dressings and showering is more difficult.
I also suggest you try the Cold Cap, you will know if it is not working for you after 2-3 chemo sessions.
All the best
I had one and recommend it. It will save your arm veins for your future beyond cancer.
These days I only have one arm to offer for blood tests as it is not recommended to use the arm that had axillary clearance. So I am very happy that I didn't damage it with Chemo.
The Infusaport once inserted as a day procedure, and healed, are great for blood taking and giving Chemo. They are put just below your Clavicle, and you can shower normally. PICC lines are sometimes used too, but they have dressings and showering is more difficult.
I also suggest you try the Cold Cap, you will know if it is not working for you after 2-3 chemo sessions.
All the best