Portacath & my punctured lung
About to start my chemo/herceptin journey on Monday. Have had a rough month with some complications that weren't expected. Went in for my "routine", very short operation to have my portacath inserte...
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What a start!!! Even before you began. I had both of those "potions". It is doable so long as you be kind to yourself. The Oncology nurses will give you lots of information with regards to personal hygiene. My husband was funny. Because of the toxins in the chemo it is important to make sure that you don't contaminate anyone with your bodily fluids. He was forever cleaning the toilet!! I found drinking heaps of water helped flush things through more quickly. Drinking through a straw enabled me to drink lots. Good luck XLeonie