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Tink
Member
11 years ago

Back at work

Today I worked for the first time since my mastectomy five weeks ago.  I am temping at the moment while looking for full time work and my wonderful agency eased me back in with a boring job but one which took up the whole day. 

I did well, but couldn't wait to get home and take my Berlei bra off as once again it pressed a bit against my sore muscles.  Still, I am impressed that I did ok today.  I work in admin so was able to sit down all day.

I would like to find out if anyone out there has had a picc line for chemo.  The nurses wanted me to have a portocath.  I flat out refused, as no one is coming near my chest for quite some time!!  My oncologist then called and suggested a picc line. I am going to ring him tomorow with my answer.  If it makes chemo easier, then I will have it done but want to see what your experiences are. 

Staying strong - Tink xx

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  • Tink's avatar
    Tink
    Member
    11 years ago

    Thanks for your feedback Rita.  I'll be digging further into this

  • Rita1963's avatar
    Rita1963
    Member
    11 years ago

    I know you flatly refused portocath but speak with your chemo nurses and get the comparison re:risks, comfort etc. for these to a picc line.  The procedure was a day surgery admission for a few hours, I experienced no pain and quickly healed. I am a nurse and my decision was with a portocath, due to difficulty in accessing my veins.  I had a bilat mastectomy, dose dense chemo fortnightly for 8 rounds.  I experienced no issues, chemo administered quickly and efficently each round.  

    Rita

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    Rita1963
    Member
    11 years ago

    I know you flatly refused portocath but speak with your chemo nurses and get the comparison re:risks, comfort etc. for these to a picc line.  The procedure was a day surgery admission for a few hours, I experienced no pain and quickly healed. I am a nurse and my decision was with a portocath, due to difficulty in accessing my veins.  I had a bilat mastectomy, dose dense chemo fortnightly for 8 rounds.  I experienced no issues, chemo administered quickly and efficently each round.  

    Rita