Port problems
October 16, 2019
I had chemo today. No problems with the chemo itself.
I had a very slow “turtle start” because after many unsuccessful attempts they could not access either side of my dual port. They put Cathflo/ Activase in each side and waited 30 minutes. I had to get my labs drawn so I got 2 sticks one in each arms so I could send my labs off. My brother met my oncologist which was good. My outside port worked after 30 minutes and inside port worked as we were leaving. So good news. (However a reminder, I may have to get another access at some time in the future, if my port can not be fixed one day. Long term Avastin for maintenance will slow this process.). All that in the back of my brain for now, Today was a very good day!