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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great sign. The doctors must feel comfortable that you will no longer have a need for the port!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Portmxperry220 said:Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great sign. The doctors must feel comfortable that you will no longer have a need for the port!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!0 -
Portmxperry220 said:Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great sign. The doctors must feel comfortable that you will no longer have a need for the port!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!0 -
Portmxperry220 said:Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great sign. The doctors must feel comfortable that you will no longer have a need for the port!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!0 -
Portmxperry220 said:Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great sign. The doctors must feel comfortable that you will no longer have a need for the port!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mp327mp327 said:Yay!
I'm glad your deportation went well. You will most likely have a few days of discomfort, but it won't be long and that will fade. This is a huge step in the post-treatment phase--one less reminder of what you've been through. Congratulations!
Had to laugh when you used the term deportation since I live in the state where that's an issue - ha! I was a little teary eyed while I was waiting to go home from the hospital realizing that treatment is finally over and hoping that the cancer stays gone!!! I still have bleeding off and on, but the oncologist and colorectal dr didn't seemed to be concerned because they thought it's due to the radiation. I see the colorectal dr in 3 months and oncologist in 6 months. I wasn't told when to remove the bandage. I took a peek today and it looks like there are steri strips under the gauze. I know I have dissolvable stitches. Tried to remember what I did when I had the port installed, but must have chemo brain - ha!0 -
AZANNIEAZANNIE said:mp327
Had to laugh when you used the term deportation since I live in the state where that's an issue - ha! I was a little teary eyed while I was waiting to go home from the hospital realizing that treatment is finally over and hoping that the cancer stays gone!!! I still have bleeding off and on, but the oncologist and colorectal dr didn't seemed to be concerned because they thought it's due to the radiation. I see the colorectal dr in 3 months and oncologist in 6 months. I wasn't told when to remove the bandage. I took a peek today and it looks like there are steri strips under the gauze. I know I have dissolvable stitches. Tried to remember what I did when I had the port installed, but must have chemo brain - ha!
I'm glad your deportation went well! I think getting deported is a very big deal. I found that no longer having that "third boob" (as my husband called it) on my chest was such a relief!
As for the bleeding, yes, it's bound to happen from time to time. Radiation proctitis rears its ugly head now and then, some of us get it soon after treatment ends, and others don't experience it until later on. The first time I bled after treatment ended, I went into a tizzy and panicked. My doctors have all assured me that this is just a normal long-term side effect from the radiation. Radiation thins the tissue in the intestinal tract, bringing the blood vessels close to the surface. So, when stool passes by and there is any type of irritation, it can cause bleeding. I hope that's a clear explanation.
I hope your new incision heals fast. I'm sure you won't miss that third boob at all!0
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