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Re: Portacath question
My port was uncomfortable but my doc said I did not have enough fatty tissue in the area to imbed it any better. Even though we had discussed placement prior to the surgery. I could not really wear any sort of bra or straps for the year I had the port because they irritated it. Mostly just wore Softee garments. Still do, actually.
However, what you are describing sounds like more than just an inconvenience. As others said, you should have it seen by your doctor. Good luck and keep the faith.
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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