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Ruth T · 10-06-2006, 06:35 AM

Hi Kathy,
I had a clot from my port. My armpit was red swollen and very sore so the surgeon had me go for a doppler ultrasound and they found it. Put me on Lovanex shots (in the stomach) for 5 days and coumadin daily.They say it will resolve itself but no telling how long. One dr said maybe six weeks. The surgeon won't remove the port until it's resolved because of the chance of some clot moving during removal. They were able to use the port for my last chemo treatment though. I guess alot more have better luck with their ports- it's been very discouraging. I also have to see the dr regulary for the INR/ PT levels of the blood.This isn't a very encouraging post, but I wanted to share that you are not alone! Hang in there!
Ruth T.

10-06-2006, 06:35 AM	#4
Ruth T Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	Hi Kathy, I had a clot from my port. My armpit was red swollen and very sore so the surgeon had me go for a doppler ultrasound and they found it. Put me on Lovanex shots (in the stomach) for 5 days and coumadin daily.They say it will resolve itself but no telling how long. One dr said maybe six weeks. The surgeon won't remove the port until it's resolved because of the chance of some clot moving during removal. They were able to use the port for my last chemo treatment though. I guess alot more have better luck with their ports- it's been very discouraging. I also have to see the dr regulary for the INR/ PT levels of the blood.This isn't a very encouraging post, but I wanted to share that you are not alone! Hang in there! Ruth T.