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Should I get a port?

Posted by hlthcr2000 @hlthcr2000, Mar 6 12:50pm

Should I get a port? I'm prescribed 6 infusions: taxol, carbo, and Trastuzumab. The port is a last minute decision...the person who is responsible for guiding me is out of the office all next week so I need to decide with very little info!

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ffr | @ffr | 1 day ago

10 years! Who knew that a port could last that long. I’m sure that I had mammograms while mine was in, but must have blocked out the experiences. (I think my brain uses such blockages as a coping mechanism.)

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | 1 day ago
In reply to @jenelleseaman "I have bought shirt front dresses for easy access to my port. I have always said..." + (show)
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I have bought shirt front dresses for easy access to my port. I have always said that if I’m going to the slaughter, I’m going well dressed! The nurses always comment on how nice I look.
I wrote everything down in a journal as it happened, so that I could remember the routine each time afterwards. I kept this up throughout the time so I could talk to my oncologist with meaningful information. I kept a record each day of my weight, temperature and symptoms. It’s interesting to look back on now!
All the best for your infusions. Always remember, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It is going to end. Keep that date in your brain, you will get there!

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@jenelleseaman I somehow missed this when you first posted your photo. You certainly are well dressed and beautiful in this photo.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 5 hours ago
In reply to @whnpinthemaking "I had 5 rounds of cisplatin/keytruda weekly, and then a subsequent 17 Keytruda infusion every 3..." + (show)
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I had 5 rounds of cisplatin/keytruda weekly, and then a subsequent 17 Keytruda infusion every 3 weeks over the last year; I did not have a port and was not given the option. Well, my cancer has spread and I will soon be starting a regimen of keytruda/carboplatin/taxol/avastin every 3 weeks for 6 cycles followed by continuing the keytruda/avastin every 3 weeks. I am considering staying with IV catheter, but I am also flirting with the idea of a port.

What have your experiences been with therapy for recurrent disease in IV vs port?

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@whnpinthemaking, what did you decide?

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