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Shell · 08-14-2006, 07:01 AM

Val-

I could not imagine not having a port - I had the 1st on placed in my upper arm, and didn't think I wanted it there (I gave them 3 requirements - I still had to be able to pick up my children, carry the groceries and play golf using that arm). It worked great - I had it taken out, and then unfortunately, just a very short time later, had my 1st reoccurrence - the one I have now is placed in my chest very low so it doesn't impact clothing, etc. The scar from the 1st one can hardly be noticed...

I even have them access it for my MRIs and echos every 6 weeks, which is all I use if for since, ironically, I am just on oral chemo now...

Shell

08-14-2006, 07:01 AM	#18
Shell Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 301	Val- I could not imagine not having a port - I had the 1st on placed in my upper arm, and didn't think I wanted it there (I gave them 3 requirements - I still had to be able to pick up my children, carry the groceries and play golf using that arm). It worked great - I had it taken out, and then unfortunately, just a very short time later, had my 1st reoccurrence - the one I have now is placed in my chest very low so it doesn't impact clothing, etc. The scar from the 1st one can hardly be noticed... I even have them access it for my MRIs and echos every 6 weeks, which is all I use if for since, ironically, I am just on oral chemo now... Shell