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chrislmelb · 09-04-2006, 06:55 PM

As soon as i found out I was to receive Herceptin for 2 years i said "PORT". It just makes things so much easier. After all the chemo etc my arm was really giving up and now the only place they can use is the back of my hand. I leave that for tests etc. As for the scar, it is rather minimal and now very faded after 10 months. Also, i don't mind showing off the scars and if other people have a problem, tough. It is usaully hidden by clothes, except on hot days. I keep my three big scars far more hidden!
GO FOR THE PORT.
Christine

09-04-2006, 06:55 PM	#13
chrislmelb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 267	I love my port.............. As soon as i found out I was to receive Herceptin for 2 years i said "PORT". It just makes things so much easier. After all the chemo etc my arm was really giving up and now the only place they can use is the back of my hand. I leave that for tests etc. As for the scar, it is rather minimal and now very faded after 10 months. Also, i don't mind showing off the scars and if other people have a problem, tough. It is usaully hidden by clothes, except on hot days. I keep my three big scars far more hidden! GO FOR THE PORT. Christine