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YellowTail · 10-20-2011, 09:09 AM

Hi Lisa, ding-dong how is your port doing? Before I go to my treatment sessions I use an Emla patch as well; it is a little patch that goes on top of the port 45-mins before the session to numb that area, I just did not want to feel the prick of the needle (as you can all relate we are like pin cushions) so my onc suggested the Emla. Here in Canada they cost 8$ for two at Walmart a little cheaper at the cancer centre pharmacy. I put it on myself and do not feel the prick. Have a nice day!

10-20-2011, 09:09 AM	#46
YellowTail Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: I live in the Niagara Region, Canada. Posts: 41	Re: Port Placement Hi Lisa, ding-dong how is your port doing? Before I go to my treatment sessions I use an Emla patch as well; it is a little patch that goes on top of the port 45-mins before the session to numb that area, I just did not want to feel the prick of the needle (as you can all relate we are like pin cushions) so my onc suggested the Emla. Here in Canada they cost 8$ for two at Walmart a little cheaper at the cancer centre pharmacy. I put it on myself and do not feel the prick. Have a nice day!