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BubblesMom · 10-03-2005, 04:07 PM

It's really a crapshoot. I've known plenty of women who managed rather well without a port and I hoped that I would be in that group. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way. By the time I was approaching my 4th treatment, my nurse was having a terrible time trying to find any veins...very uncomfortable experience. The A/C hardened my veins like you wouldn't believe. I would've put in my own port before that 4th treatment (smile). I have nothing but good things to say about my port experience. My veins are just starting to "soften up"...and that's 3 months after my last chemo treatment.

I wish you and your wife luck during this harrowing adventure. You are in the right place...lots of great info, support and invaluable experiences.

10-03-2005, 04:07 PM	#2
BubblesMom Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 16	A Godsend for Me It's really a crapshoot. I've known plenty of women who managed rather well without a port and I hoped that I would be in that group. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way. By the time I was approaching my 4th treatment, my nurse was having a terrible time trying to find any veins...very uncomfortable experience. The A/C hardened my veins like you wouldn't believe. I would've put in my own port before that 4th treatment (smile). I have nothing but good things to say about my port experience. My veins are just starting to "soften up"...and that's 3 months after my last chemo treatment. I wish you and your wife luck during this harrowing adventure. You are in the right place...lots of great info, support and invaluable experiences. __________________ Denise - Washington, DC **************************** Dx 12/2004 @ age 40 IDC Node+(2) ER/PR- Her2+++ Stage II / Grade III 4AC / 4Taxol (dose dense) 33Rad (Finished 9/7/05 YEA!!) 1 yr Herceptin (Finished 9/06) Found lump...same breast (4/09)