[BonnieR]

Well, ONE of the nurses has the most trouble. And turns me over to someone else after her first two attempts fail. I brought that issue up today. Saying I don't want a port because she has problems. Just give me a different nurse! The others are able to do it. But in fairness, I DO have small veins and can see that I might become a challenge. I am considering having the regular blood draw for my blood count next week (prior to Procrit) to see how it goes. But the oncology nurse today said that a blood draw is not the same as threading the needle into the vein for an infusion (Herceptin). And the nurse said "we are asking you to get a port" but of course they can't MAKE me do it. But I dont want to compromise or ruin my veins for my future life after chemo. So maybe the port is the answer. Cripes, it is so hard to know what to do.