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I have a power port and still have a hard time getting techs to use it for contrast. The power port is capable to handle contrast but techs don't feel comfortable with this. The onc. nurses will use it for my draws now but only if I have treatment at the same time (one stick) My onc. feels you have a higher risk of infection at the port site the more it's accessed.
I'm a personal trainer and you can build your vein capacity by doing bicep curls with light weights. I also try to drink a lot before any stick, as hydrated veins are plumper.
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---Kevin and Sue---
Dx'd 10/06 IDC grade III/III
Er- pr- HER2 3+
MRM right breast 12/5/06
nodes negative
same day reconstruction started
(implants)
Stage II (2.2 cm tumor)
fairly extensive DCIS
Ct and Bone scans clean
Port placement 12/26/06
AC (4 cycles DD)to begin 1/2/07
Taxol/Taxotere (4 cycles DD)
Herceptin for one year
"There is no distinction between the one who gives, the one who receives, and the gift itself."- Hahn
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