[Westcoastgirl]

I have two more Herceptin treatments left and my onc has told me I can have the portacath out shortly thereafter. I will be glad to have it gone but it has been wonderful to have my treatments given to me that way. I have never been offered the numbing agent and have never needed it, hardly feel it when they plug me in. I had some pain at the beginning but am now well used to it. I was doing pushups and the nurses told me not to do that anymore as they had a hard time getting a blood exchange so you will know when you have done the wrong exercise and stop it, simple as that. I would put my hand over the portacath in my chest and feel what it is doing while mimicking the exercise I wanted to do to figure out if I thought it was a good choice or not. I am assuming you had a lumpectomy so could probably start chemo soon. I had to wait a month after my mastectomies. I have talked to women that got their first chemo the day after their port placement. Treatments depend upon your onc~can be weekly or once every three weeks.

As far as your signature goes, ie. your treatment history click on User CP and on the left side you will find edit signature and you can create your history there. It helps others to understand better what advise to give you at what time. Take care, Carolyn