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Hi Nicola,

You are in my thoughts and prayers as you start your new treatment today.

Just for the record, I, too, have had a port for 5 years and it's still doing fine. It's become a "part of me" and I don't even notice it at all. I know the idea sounds scary but I can't imagine taking chemo any other way. I, too, use numbing cream or EMLA patches (you need a prescription from the oncologist for this) that you stick on top of the port like a big bandaid about 30 min - 1 hr before. You don't feel a thing. I've even forgotten to use the cream many times during the last 5 years and in fact, the "prick" itself is nothing more painful than the prick you feel when you get your blood drawn, at least for me.

I was wondering if you had the exact title (and number) for the trial you're starting today. I tried to find it on the Internet but didn't have any luck. I was curious about the exact inclusion and exclusion criteria are for this trial.

You're in all our hearts and prayers today.

Love,
Kay