Is anyone sick of needles?!?!
Is anyone sick of needles? I know I am!! After I was diagnosed I had so many tests and scans etc that I have put off getting my blood test that I need to have before starting chemo until yesterday ...
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Hi Louise
My surgeon was concerned about my veins and suggested that I get an implanted port. My oncologist organised it and it is placed in my right upper arm - opposite side to surgery. It was a surgical procedure which took about an hour, sore for a couple of days but then wouldn''t know you have it. Each time I have a blood test or treatment the nurses just plug in the needle ( it's a special one), flush it out and away we go. No searching for veins. It cost about $1,400 and sorry I can't remember how much could be claimed but for ongoing treatments - mine are going to go for 12 months - it has been a blessing. Hope this helps?
Regards
Kay