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Port
Susan,
This is my first posting to this website since joining a couple of days ago, so please bear with me.
I was diagosed with breast cancer (E/PR+ and HER2+, grade III) in November of 2002. My tumor was small (1.2 cm) so I opted for BCT. Two of my lymph nodes were also positive.
Because my veins didn't tolerate the chemo very well (phlebitis), I elected to have a port placed in my upper arm. Making this choice made the chemo in the months to follow so much easier. I must admit that I was apprehensive about the port placement. At the time it seemed to be one more invasive procedure that I didn't want. I am sure you well know that ever-present out-of-control feeling that goes along with this whole breast cancer treatment process. The only complication that I had from the port was a blood clot that developed in my arm near the port area and had to be treated, but it isn't a "common" side effect.
The port was in place for four months until the end of my chemo treatments in July 2003. If the fact that I would choose it again if the need arose makes you feel more comfortable in making this decision, then my point has been well made.
I wish you the very best, Susan.
Betsy Perry
Adrian, MI
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