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Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer

bird123
bird123 CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone been treated with chemo via port in chest before surgery?
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  • taleena
    taleena CSN Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #2
    Sorry Bird.. can't help you
    Sorry Bird.. can't help you .. but there are many sisters in pink here who can. I just wanted to welcome you though sorry for the reason you are here... you will find a wealth of infomration and support here. We are all here for eachother..

    Welcome

    ~T
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  • jnl
    jnl CSN Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Hi and welcome bird123. I
    Hi and welcome bird123. I haven't, but, several on here had chemo before surgery to shrink their tumor. Is that why you are having the chemo?

    Leeza
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    Hi bird and welcome. I hope
    Hi bird and welcome. I hope someone on here that has had this done will post to you. This is a great site, full of lots of bc survivors that are here to support and help you.

    Hugs
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  • Kylez
    Kylez CSN Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    survivorbc09 said:

    Hi bird and welcome. I hope
    Hi bird and welcome. I hope someone on here that has had this done will post to you. This is a great site, full of lots of bc survivors that are here to support and help you.

    Hugs

    Welcome to the site. I
    Welcome to the site. I didn't have chemo, so, I can't help you with your question. I just want to say hi and to tell you to keep posting and you will get lots of support.

    ♥ Kylez ♥
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  • mberg
    mberg CSN Member Posts: 62
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    port before surgery
    I have been undergoing chemo with a port since july 15th I have not had any surgery yet. My team of docs (onco,surgeon,and plastics)all agreed to start my treatment with chemo rather than surgery to try and shrink down my tumors. I don't know if I can hel you, since I am still new to this, but let me know!Monica
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    Port in chest
    No, I haven't however, I think that's the spot I have my inserted. I am seeing my bc doctor on Tuesday, afternoon and will pose this question ..

    Port location .. add to my list of questions.

    I'll let you know.

    Vicki Sam
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
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    VickiSam said:

    Port in chest
    No, I haven't however, I think that's the spot I have my inserted. I am seeing my bc doctor on Tuesday, afternoon and will pose this question ..

    Port location .. add to my list of questions.

    I'll let you know.

    Vicki Sam

    I haven't either. But, I
    I haven't either. But, I want to wish you good luck!

    Lex♥
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