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mslinda · 03-24-2007, 05:33 PM

Hi Karen:
I had what they called a port-a-cath. It was under my skin above my heart on my left shoulder. It was a breeze going in. They gave me something that made me not care what they were doing to me, but I could understand what they were saying, etc. I was in recovery about 30 min. and then went home. I think some on this board said they went and had chemo right away, but I think it was a couple of days for me. It sure makes it easier. Just one stick, hurts a little when they stick, but it is right under the skin, so not too bad.

I hope this is helpful to you, and I wish you the best the next few months of treatments.

Linda

03-24-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
mslinda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lumberton, Mississippi Posts: 118	Port Hi Karen: I had what they called a port-a-cath. It was under my skin above my heart on my left shoulder. It was a breeze going in. They gave me something that made me not care what they were doing to me, but I could understand what they were saying, etc. I was in recovery about 30 min. and then went home. I think some on this board said they went and had chemo right away, but I think it was a couple of days for me. It sure makes it easier. Just one stick, hurts a little when they stick, but it is right under the skin, so not too bad. I hope this is helpful to you, and I wish you the best the next few months of treatments. Linda __________________ Diagnosed 12/23/04 Biopsy 12/28/04 Lumpectomy 1/04/05 IDC, ER-PR-, HER2Neu+++ 7mm tumor, Stage 1, Grade 3 6 CAF's 38 Rads Finished 10/05 "Worry looks around. Sorry looks back. Faith looks up."