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Hi Ann,
I had my port removed after 4 AC treatments in Apr 05, I was put on Herceptin in Nov 05, every 3 weeks for 1-2 yrs. It was highly recommended that I have a port put back in because the veins in my good arm were not great. Everyone including my ONC tried to convince me to do it, so far as saying if I didn't I may not be able to have the Herceptin treatment without it. I truely did not want to put the port back in. I found it uncomfortable, protruding and had an occassional flicking sensation in the middle of my chest. Other than that it really did work fine, blood work was a snap and the treatment process a breeze. I have had three treatments now without the port and I am happy with the decision I made. It is important that we all make our decisions based on what is right for us, we are the ones living with it. All we can do is get the facts and follows our hearts! Have faith in yourself, you will make the right decision.
Liz
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