JustEA Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I had the markings and tattoos for the radiation. I will have 3 intense treatments starting Tues the 29th, then Thurs and the next Tues. (Cutting it close...we leave Wed. for Calif.) Tomorrow I have the port for chemo placed. Gives me plenty of time to heal before chemo starts June 2nd. A few days ago I felt like I was taking one step forward and two steps back. Now I feel like I'm at full speed ahead! I'm gonna need that vacation to recouperate.So relieved to finally be doing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Good show. I think you'll be glad you got the port. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEA Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 I know I will. I have lousy veins! Last ime in it took 11 tries to start my IV. Almost as bad as the surgery itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Just EA- Good luck and enjoy your trip!! Hugs- Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEA Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Patti B, I can't believe how freeing just doing something has been. It is like lifting a huge weight off my shoulders. The trip is just around the corner. I'm really going to go. It will be the best trip of my life so far. Many more to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hi! My mom found the prot made here treatments so much easier. She was also impatient at the amount of time it took between her diagnosis and the start of chemo. She was like you--ready to fight! That's a great attitude. I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEA Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 The placement of the port went well. Glad it's over. The site is quite tender but should feel better in a few days, (I hope). Start my SBRT on Tues. and finish the following Tues. Leave for Calif Wednesday. Perfect timing! Can't wait to get away and not think about all of this for a short while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Ask them to give you a prescription for the creme that numbs the port area so you won't feel it when they access it. You put it on at home and then put a small piece of plastic wrap over the creme which will keep it off your clothes. This will help till the area toughens up some. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEA Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thank you! Didn't know there was such a thing. I'll make sure I ask for that. I'm so glad to have the port. After trying to put the IV in 5 times, they called a specialist. He at least numbed the spots (all 6) before he tried. I'm black and blue from my elbows to my fingertips! My veins just collapse. They said they've never seen anything like it. They would get in and get blood return and by the time they hooked up the IV fluids it was gone. I still have all the bruises from the surgery 2 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Glad to hear things are moving more quickly now... the waiting for things to happen is difficult and I certainly understand the wanting to get things moving in treatment. The vacation is nicely timed and I wish you a great holiday. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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