Category Archives: chemotherapy port

>At the Starting Gate

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

>I feel pretty good tonight, because something is finally happening to move my recovery forward.  Day 1 of treatment is complete!  My first radiation treatment was, as I expected, quick and painless; a breeze (though I do still need to … Continue reading →

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>Any Port in a Storm

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

>Today was chemotherapy port placement day.  While I’m not usually squeamish about any kind of medical procedure (with the exception of everything that happens at the dentist), I have to admit I was a little nervous about this one.  Reading … Continue reading →

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