Infected port

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  • Lou Ann M
    Lou Ann M Member Posts: 996 Member
    #22
    EZLiving66 said:

    The port is STILL open and is

    The port is STILL open and is STILL infected.  I have been changing the bandage several times a day but I can actually see the port through the hole.  I'm going to the doctor tomorrow and have no idea what they'll do.  I'm scheduled for chemo on Tuesday but if they can't use my port, I wonder if they can just go through a vein??  My friend who went through six chemo treatments for breast cancer never had a port installed.  

    Take care,

    Eldri

    Eldri

    Until you posted about this, I had no idea a port could het infected.  I am so sorry that it still hasn't healed. Hopefully the Dr. can  you on the track to healing tomorrow.  They reall should be able to do the chemo through a vein as many people do not get ports. 

    Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    #23
    Lou Ann M said:

    Eldri

    Until you posted about this, I had no idea a port could het infected.  I am so sorry that it still hasn't healed. Hopefully the Dr. can  you on the track to healing tomorrow.  They reall should be able to do the chemo through a vein as many people do not get ports. 

    Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann

    Oh, drat

    You sure didn't need this.  Will be waiting to hear from you after your appointment.

  • Sandy3185
    Sandy3185 Member Posts: 229 Member
    #24
    Darn it!

    You've really been through the ringer! I hope it is not too painful and that you can keep on schedule for you chemo. Good Luck, Sandy

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,814 Member
    #25
    Sandy3185 said:

    Darn it!

    You've really been through the ringer! I hope it is not too painful and that you can keep on schedule for you chemo. Good Luck, Sandy

    Eldri

    I hope the doctor has good news for you today.  I know you don't want to postpone treatment, but better to do that if you aren't healed from the infection than to expect your body the heal and deal with the chemo effects!  I'm sending good vibes your way!

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

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