Overwhelmed - Still
Hi Ladies, I have recently received my treatment plan....one week on and one week off for 2 months and then once a week for 3 months. I also need a portacath in. Has anyone had this kind of treatment ...
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Hi @AliMarie, your treatment plan sounds similar to mine. I've just finished the first of 4 AC (2 months). I've got a 2 week break before starting the weekly treatment for 3 months. The nurse took one look at my veins and suggested the portacath. For the most part, the port has been easy. The first access after insert was uncomfortable but it was only 4 days after insert so there was still lots of swelling which caused the discomfort. Otherwise I've had little issues with it. I would say it is still healing though 7 weeks on due to the chemo.
I chose to to do the port as I didn't want any issues trying to find veins and having to "settle" for crap veins in case they couldn't find a good one.
good luck with treatment. Jen.
I chose to to do the port as I didn't want any issues trying to find veins and having to "settle" for crap veins in case they couldn't find a good one.
good luck with treatment. Jen.