I've never really had a problem with needles before. Even the daily multiple needles through IVF, while unpleasant, was basically okay. But my first chemo treatment was on Tuesday and we had a lot of ...
Hi, I just wanted to say how much your post sounded like what I felt. I had never had a fear of needles but on my second chemo it just hit me and then even getting blood taken the tears would just start rolling down my cheeks. I decided on getting a ports cath because I also had Herceptin for 12 months and it the anxiety I felt was overwhelming. I recently finished and had the ports cath out last month and I don't regret it at all. Sending love