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Deborah,
Do you have a port? I have an implanted subclavian port for my Herceptin infusions.
I had similar experience last August, I developed shortness of breath and intermittent chest pains, lasting 2 days, then I was fine, so I didn't want to bother my onc. At my next infusion my port was totally blocked, and a dye study of the port's function showed that the catheter had fractured and a 4 inch piece was in my heart. It was retrieved via an angioplasty type procedure, and a new port was placed.
My onc and I think that the initial symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath signalled the catheter fracture. If you have a port, please do call your doctor and discuss your recent symptoms. Fractures are a rare complication , but they DO happen, and are nothing to fool around with.
Hugs,
Lolly
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