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Estelle · 12-28-2010, 03:30 PM

Hi Sandra,
I finished herceptin in July and had mine taken out. I figured if I needed it again I would get it back. HOWEVER, I am now considering a clinical trial for a vaccine which is designed for persons NED -- to rev up the immune system to fight C at the cellular level.
Because of the amount of blood, and the process for administering the vaccine, I would probably get the port put back in for 6 months. Soo, if you are thinking at all along these terms, investigate the clinical trials before taking out your port.

Just a thought.
Estelle

12-28-2010, 03:30 PM	#8
Estelle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 72	Re: Treatment complete - leave port in - or take out? (m)... Hi Sandra, I finished herceptin in July and had mine taken out. I figured if I needed it again I would get it back. HOWEVER, I am now considering a clinical trial for a vaccine which is designed for persons NED -- to rev up the immune system to fight C at the cellular level. Because of the amount of blood, and the process for administering the vaccine, I would probably get the port put back in for 6 months. Soo, if you are thinking at all along these terms, investigate the clinical trials before taking out your port. Just a thought. Estelle