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SusanV · 01-18-2007, 08:16 AM

Kriss,

I also had a port put in for chemo, and I can tell you that the discomfort you are feeling will go away. I sleep on my stomach and really forget completely that it is there for the most part. I will tell you that when it is accessed (for your chemo) the next day it will be a little tender to touch..nothing too crazy though.

I too had the worst cramps after my first chemo...I actually likened it to labor pain (ovaries and lower back) My onc's offices nurses gave me the brush off about it, but thankfully Becky posted and shared her experience with me, which made me feel soo much better that I wasn't crazy.

Regarding periods...I began chemo in November...I had two periods two weeks apart in November, and have not had one since. The doctor's say that it will probably return due to my age (38), but they are not sure. In the meantime I have some pretty significant hot flashes that keep me up at night. Menopausal symptoms caused by the Tamoxofin.

I didn't do the neulasta shots, so I am sorry I can't speak to that. Hang in there....sounds like you are doing great.

Warm thoughts your way

01-18-2007, 08:16 AM	#3
SusanV Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 188	Kriss, I also had a port put in for chemo, and I can tell you that the discomfort you are feeling will go away. I sleep on my stomach and really forget completely that it is there for the most part. I will tell you that when it is accessed (for your chemo) the next day it will be a little tender to touch..nothing too crazy though. I too had the worst cramps after my first chemo...I actually likened it to labor pain (ovaries and lower back) My onc's offices nurses gave me the brush off about it, but thankfully Becky posted and shared her experience with me, which made me feel soo much better that I wasn't crazy. Regarding periods...I began chemo in November...I had two periods two weeks apart in November, and have not had one since. The doctor's say that it will probably return due to my age (38), but they are not sure. In the meantime I have some pretty significant hot flashes that keep me up at night. Menopausal symptoms caused by the Tamoxofin. I didn't do the neulasta shots, so I am sorry I can't speak to that. Hang in there....sounds like you are doing great. Warm thoughts your way __________________ Susan V - Pittsburgh PA DX Age 37 on August 3, 2006 Stage 1 Grade 3 ER/PR + (Highly Positive) Her 2 +++ 1.3 & 1.2 tumors right breast node negative lumpectomy 8-15-06 A/C Began 9-5-06 Finished A/C 11/6/06 Port Placement 9-15-06 Negative Test for BRAC1 & BRAC2 10-25-06 Began Tamoxofin November 21, 2006 First Herceptin November 27, 2006 Continues every 3 Weeks First Radiation Treatment December 11, 2006 35 Rads Completed Final Herceptin Treatment November 12, 2007 Port Removal November 19, 2007 Living Life to the Fullest !!