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port related blood clot

zach08
zach08 CSN Member Posts: 9
in Breast Cancer #1
Been receiving chemo since Oct. and I have swelling in my neck area on the side of the Port and Doctor say's it's probably blood clot. Did ultrasound but didn't find it. Now my arm the side the port is on is swelling. Not the side of my lumpectomy. Now they don't know why my arm is swelling. I am on blood thinners now. Anybody else having this problem?
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #2
    I did not have this experience, however, someone may
    pipe in .. with something similar. I do know, you must go back and see your Doctor - quickly. Blood clot is nothing to fool with! Please .. please .. go see your, doctor asap.

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam
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  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 CSN Member Posts: 877 Member
    #3
    As VickiSam said, it's
    As VickiSam said, it's noting to fool around with, blood clots are serious. I've never had a problem with my port, as a matter of fact, my port has been wonderful (knock on wood) so I can't give you any feed back but I'm sure someone will jump in soon with a similar experience. Let us know what you find out.
    Hugs,
    ~Kari
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  • Rague
    Rague CSN Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #4
    I haven't had any problems
    I haven't had any problems in the 1 1/2 yrs it's been in either. Do agree that blood clots are not something to ignore.
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