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Hi,
Finding a good vein on the first try, either for Herceptin or blood tests, is a good day for me. I drank 6-8 glasses of water before my blood test with good success on the first try. A few days later drank more water 24 hours before Herceptin tx. The Herceptin was OK in that it was accomplished on the first try, but the onc nurse must not have had it in a good vein though as I had to keep my arm very still so the machine didn't beep indicating the flow was being cut off.
I'm thinking next time, in addition to lots of water, adding some exercise a few hours before. I will be asking the onc for info on a port as I have until 1/07 to complete my tx's as long as MUGA scans come out normal. (The last MUGA scan took 5 needle sticks instead of 2.) I'll also ask the onc about feasability of doing contrast dyes for MUGA scan in the other arm although I had 15 lymph nodes removed. So far, no lymphedema, but I don't want to add that problem. Great info from everyone.
G.Ann
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