Chemo here I go!
Hi everyone! Just came from my first oncology appointment - Chemo starts next Tuesday! My schedule will be the very standard four cycles of AC - over 12 weeks, 3 weeks apart then 12 x weekly taxo...
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I have attached some information regarding ports below. They can use either site, that is the chest or arm, with the chest being the more common site. The port catheter is inserted into a large vein in your chest or upper arm. I would check with the treating specialist regarding the location of the port as this may vary for lots of reasons.
https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/chemotherapy/catheters-and-ports-cancer-treatment
I have attached some information regarding ports below. They can use either site, that is the chest or arm, with the chest being the more common site. The port catheter is inserted into a large vein in your chest or upper arm. I would check with the treating specialist regarding the location of the port as this may vary for lots of reasons.
https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/chemotherapy/catheters-and-ports-cancer-treatment