[Margerie]

I didn't get a port and managed my DD A/C and 12 taxol/herceptin. Even made it up until the second to last herceptin-only treatment without one fine. My onc and I decided on one more year of Herceptin- so I just got a P.A.S. port like Kelly did. I did not want another scar on my chest- but I am really vain. I like this little port already.

Anyway, the chemo days were not as bad as I expected. I really did well taking Emend for nausea during A/C. Finding something that tasted good enough to drink was a challenge for me. I ended up with lots of tangerines and ice cold mineral water. Have a few things to try! The taxol was very dehydrating and you usually take decadron (steroid) with it. So I needed nose saline and vaseline to coat my nostrils. Stool softeners (bought the Costco size-LOL) were my friend. I also needed a sleep aid- as that decadron really wires you up.

I was quite surprised to be a fully functioning human- albeit a tired and hairless one!

Good luck!