RE: has anyone not gotten a port for their Chemo

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I had 6 mo of chemo equaling 12 treatments. I didn't have a port but if I were

to go through chemo again I think I would ask about one as my veins are hard to

find.

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has anyone not gotten a port for their Chemo

I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary to

get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

Thanks

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[Guest guest]

it's up to you - the a/c is especially hard on veins -

the " a " part is a push - and sometimes it can cause

tissue damage...

marisa

--- jcbalchan wrote:

> I have good veins and I was wondering if it was

> really necessary to

> get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> Thanks

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi - I had chemo intravenously once every 3 weeks for 11 months. And there

were all the blood tests associated with those sessions. And the injections

associated with the scans. I have small veins; some nurses are really good

at getting a needle in, but there was one who believed in " 3rd time lucky " !

Nobody offered me a port, and I never really wanted one.

I used to shut my eyes when the needle went in, but during this long time I

discovered that it doesn't hurt as much if you actually watch while they do

it!

I know what I'd decide in your place - no port - but you need to talk to the

others as well and decide for yourself.

Love,

Margery.

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margery@... in North Herts, UK

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> has anyone not gotten a port for their Chemo

>

> I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary to

> get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> Thanks

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>Hi there. If you have decent veins (they haven't been destroyed by other

chronic

conditions or because you were a drug addict) then by all means avoid the port!

(Especially

for only 4 treatments!) As you can see from all the posts about porta caths on

this site...

they can be more hassle than they are worth! During placement of ports people

can get a

pneumothorax, people can have anesthesia problems during the port placement, and

sometimes major blood vessels can be inadvertently torn (causing leakage of

large

amounts of blood). In addition, nerves can be hit by the needles and catheters

during

placement, causing lots of discomfort, pain, and anxiety. Plus, they need to be

removed

after the chemo is completed, and they can leave some scars. On the other hand,

if you

have lousy veins and already have problems just having your blood drawn, then

sometimes

its worth going through the expense, hassle, risks, and discomfort of getting

the port.

Good luck with this decision. I had the port placed because I had skinny, miney

veins that

the nurses always had trouble getting into. But if I had to do it over again I'm

not sure I

would have made the same decision. Best luck, Anne V.

> I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary to

> get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I have a Groshen Port. I was totally against it initially, and mad

that I had to have it done, but now I am SOOO glad I had it done.

It's worth it.

Robin

>

> I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary to

> get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I have a Groshen Port. I was totally against it initially, and mad

that I had to have it done, but now I am SOOO glad I had it done.

It's worth it.

Robin

>

> I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary to

> get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I have my first treament on Thursday and there's been no mention of

one going in -- how is it done?

> >

> > I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary

to

> > get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> > Thanks

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have my first treament on Thursday and there's been no mention of

one going in -- how is it done?

> >

> > I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary

to

> > get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> > Thanks

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I have my first treament on Thursday and there's been no mention of

one going in -- how is it done?

> >

> > I have good veins and I was wondering if it was really necessary

to

> > get a port put in if I only need 4 chemo treaments.

> > Thanks

> >

>

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Well you all please send e-mail to supermomjc@.... My

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Judy,

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Re: has anyone not gotten a port for their Chemo

Well you all please send e-mail to supermomjc@.... My

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Judy Coker

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[Guest guest]

Judy,

You will have to go to your " edit my membership " on the home page and change

your address that you want emails sent to. Individual replies go through Yahoo

not from the person replying, If you need help let me know.

Hugs

nne

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Re: has anyone not gotten a port for their Chemo

Well you all please send e-mail to supermomjc@.... My

myway.com is not sending my e-mail to me.

Thank You,

Judy Coker

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