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Body aches and breathing Issues with recently placed Port: Thoughts?

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 5, 2023 | Replies (12)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @myjiggers1, this related discussion is a little late for you, but I thought it still might be helpful:
- How to prepare for getting a chest port for chemo?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-prep-for-when-getting-a-chest-port-for-chemo/
Have you been able to talk with your cancer team about the issues you're having with the port? Did they provide solutions? How did the first chemo treatment go?

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myjiggers1 | @myjiggers1 | Sep 24, 2023

Hi Colleen! My 1st round…. Hmmm very emotional for me! Deathly afraid of needles no matter where they stab me! :). The numbing cream didn’t work. I had an allergic reaction to the oxypolatin which sent fire sensations under the port area. They shut it off, gave Benadryl, waited a bit and started it up slower. Was there 7 hrs for my first time.
I did talk to the team who decided that it was heart related and not my port. They don’t think the catheter is near the heart. So I made an appointment to have my heart checked and will be having an ultrasound and EKG. I am not sure what to hope for! Had some neuropathy on my right side for 1/2 the week and started to taper. So many little things… but I did it! And each time is closer to done! 😁

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