Sue_2015

Sue_2015, read your response to Barry's statement and thought I would touch base with you. Can certainly understand your concerns and fears. I have had my chest port now for over two years, and it is like a trusted friend. At first I worried over it but no longer and get it flushed every six weeks. Perhaps I am wrong but you do seem unusually stressed. I did not recognize this in myself and it took my pcp to make me realize that I was so stressed and was having difficulty coping with my diagnosis. He placed me on a mild antidepressant and I was really surprised at the difference it made. I am currently in remission, and no longer taking the medication, but should I have a recurrence,( about 70% chance) I would not hesitate to take the medication again. Glad to see you taking part on the question page and look forward to your future input. Take care, and wishing you better days.

I'm ok in the country but when I get in to Columbus I'm having trouble, Traffic is crazy, then I'm telling myself just go home and I go home.

Sending you positive thoughts Sue!

Hi Sue,
I am having my first chemo treatment of Folfox on Friday. Apparently it is started in hospital then a nurse comes to my home in the evening and hooks me up through my port and it stays in for 48 hours and then she returns and removes it. Don't know what to expect really.

Hey Sue....Glad to have you aboard. Ask any questions you may have....Good Luck! Barry

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter