What procedures can use my portacath?
I have a portacath inserted for chemo. Excellent for that as my hand veins are difficult to access. I have to go for a brain MRI / MRA on Friday, does anyone know if they can use the portacath if I n...
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Hi @Unicornkisses, I had an MRI before my mastectomy too. Also checking to make sure the right breast was clear and confirming just the one IDC in the left. You are right, the MRI isn't pleasant but one good thing is we are laying face down so not so much a sense of claustrophobia. Mine took about 45 mins and mid way through they injected the dye into my vein. A canula was already in place and I had no sensation from the dye. The MRI is really noisy even with music piped into headphones and it can be hard laying so still between images. The team were very supportive and regularly spoke to me through the headphones to let me know how long it would be
before I could take a deep breath and move. I'm sure if you explained your anxiety they would do what they could to help you get through it.
When it's done you will have peace of mind knowing you have been thoroughly checked.
It's another thing to tick off, another ordeal and stressful situation to go through on our road to being cancer free. Sending a hug and wishing you all the best in getting through it. Jane xx
before I could take a deep breath and move. I'm sure if you explained your anxiety they would do what they could to help you get through it.
When it's done you will have peace of mind knowing you have been thoroughly checked.
It's another thing to tick off, another ordeal and stressful situation to go through on our road to being cancer free. Sending a hug and wishing you all the best in getting through it. Jane xx