Even though I have already replied to a post from Rachel earlier and have already mentioned this subject, thought I would start up this new thread as this may be a topic of interest to other women having to undergo intravenous chemo and other tests.
My problem at present is trying to decide whether to go ahead and get a portacath inserted as it is an ordeal trying to find a vein (they can only use one arm too). Had a long conversation with Jools (what a great person) but unfortunately she had problems with her portacath and had to have it removed so this has left me undecided. The oncology nurses can't understand why the doctors put me off the idea - they told me to wait and see how I got on but the nurses suggest I get my name put on the waiting list. More decisions and of course the thought of more anaesthetic and surgery, allbeit minor.
Has anyone else any positive feedback on portacaths? I will also post this as a separate post under the heading of Portacath for future discussions.
I would love to hear your views.
Judy (aka Janzy)
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