Heart Scan
Today I had a heart scan: one of several I believe along the journey. Apparently one of the chemo drugs (Adriamycin) can have an affect on the functioning of the heart. I originally thought it was He...
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Hi Erica,
Like you, all my good veins were in the arm I can't use any more - there were none visible in the other arm at all.
I did have a portacath for chemo (absolutely brilliant and pain free), but for all the blood tests that came after it was removed, the nurse used the veins in the back of my hand. There was never a problem. She said it needed an experienced nurse - she was in the breastcare building and was very used to it.
Good luck with the rest of your treatment.
Michelle x