Today was D Day
Hey all, So today I have gotten from my GP a preliminary result of stage 2 IDC involving the lymph nodes. HER negative and hormone receptor positive. Still need to do more tests to see if it’s spre...
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Oh my gosh @MelV83 - you really kept them on their toes, eh? I hope they get those pre-meds sorted so you don't get those heart issues again! :( I am so sorry you had trouble getting the cannula in too.
How many infusions are you having? .... If the vein thing looks like becoming an issue definitely look at getting a portacath - it is used for taking your blood as well as giving you the chemo infusions - When do you see your Onc again? It is usually put in under a 'twilight' sedation. ..... Before each chemo, A pain killing patch is usually put on before you get there, to deaden the area for the 'prick'. My husband had it & found it much better than th 'picc line', which is the alternative if veins are tricky to find (his got an infection.)
When is your next infusion?
Take care & big hugs xx. Drink lots of water over the next few days, to help flush it all out xx. Sleep when you need to, eat when you can xx. It doesn't matter what you eat - so long as you do - get stuck into all your favs xx
How many infusions are you having? .... If the vein thing looks like becoming an issue definitely look at getting a portacath - it is used for taking your blood as well as giving you the chemo infusions - When do you see your Onc again? It is usually put in under a 'twilight' sedation. ..... Before each chemo, A pain killing patch is usually put on before you get there, to deaden the area for the 'prick'. My husband had it & found it much better than th 'picc line', which is the alternative if veins are tricky to find (his got an infection.)
When is your next infusion?
Take care & big hugs xx. Drink lots of water over the next few days, to help flush it all out xx. Sleep when you need to, eat when you can xx. It doesn't matter what you eat - so long as you do - get stuck into all your favs xx