Mammograms and Ports

Soup52 said:

Yes, I had my port put in at

Yes, I had my port put in at the hospital under conscious sedation, so no pain for me. I decided that I wouldn't try to hide it. If it shows with what I'm wearing, I won't worry about it:)

Mine shows too and has several "broken veins" framing it.  I live in Southern California and the weather has gotten a bit beyond warm.  I decided I am wearing my "cool" shirts even if the port shows...   Daughter suggest a tattoo of a "butterfly" with the veins be part of the wings...  It hasn't bothered me.  No one has stared.  I am envious of the wig...  My head apparrently is "LARGE"... guess I have a big head.  Have not found one I like that fits.  Wearing one but more often wear my golf hat...  Will keep looking for the right one.  

It is hard to remain a sex symbol and go through cancer treatment but  I am endeavoring to accomplish this..  (Honestly I found that I could be an identical twin of my older brother if I had facial hair - and he is a very masculine he-man type.  We often laugh about what a difference the hair made).

Keep in mind, some facilities do not allow audio or video recording. Where I go, Fox Chase, does not allow this. But you could certainly take notes. 

brissance said:

Port

Mine shows too and has several "broken veins" framing it.  I live in Southern California and the weather has gotten a bit beyond warm.  I decided I am wearing my "cool" shirts even if the port shows...   Daughter suggest a tattoo of a "butterfly" with the veins be part of the wings...  It hasn't bothered me.  No one has stared.  I am envious of the wig...  My head apparrently is "LARGE"... guess I have a big head.  Have not found one I like that fits.  Wearing one but more often wear my golf hat...  Will keep looking for the right one.  

It is hard to remain a sex symbol and go through cancer treatment but  I am endeavoring to accomplish this..  (Honestly I found that I could be an identical twin of my older brother if I had facial hair - and he is a very masculine he-man type.  We often laugh about what a difference the hair made).

 

I have a big giant head too and found some "large" size wigs at Paula Young that were a real good fit.  I've been going a la naturale lately and finding that I really like it.  I've never worn my hair short but it's so easy to take care of.  I can wash and dry it in five minutes.  So, party on, sex symbol, Patty!!!  LOL

Love,

Eldri

You guys are the greatest! I love the sense of humor. I will know tomorrow if a port is recommended. I printed out a list of great questions - Virgil90012 provided the link. Thank you, Kim, for letting me know where yours is and reminding me of the recorder - GREAT idea!  You are too funny brissance. Love your humor and outlook on life and this journey. Nancy, thank you, for your reassurring words. I had NO idea chemo would take that long - 5 hours is crazy. I like the el' natural hair look Eldri. I'm not sure I'm a wig person, so if cold-capping doesn't work, then I may be a bandana wearer. Thank you, CheeseQueen57, we'll take a recorder, with the hopes he will let me use it. My doctor is so compassionate and caring, I can't see him balking at it. Fingers crossed.  Will touch base with all of you fabulous women tomorrow. Love and hugs to each of you!!

TeddyandBears_Mom said:

Eldri

It has been about a month since I had my port taken out. And, the area still hurts sometimes. It still feels like it itches on the inside too.

My scar tissue pulls a bit as well. I was told it will take about a year for that to get back to normal.

I hope you are feeling better these days!

Love and Hugs,

Cindi

Thanks, Cindi!  I am feeling better especially since I went back to working just afternoons.  It was too much to try and work full time.  I have my three month checkup the end of the month and the worry has already set in.  Most of the time, I just push those thoughts away but.....I know you all now what that's like.  We are enjoying our summer.  Last Monday on our way back from the lake house, we spotted two black bears a few miles apart.  Last fall, our cocker spaniel treed a bear in our yard up there.  My husband has been going there since 1958 and he said they NEVER saw bears - the past couple of years, bears are everywhere!  Last summer, there was also wolf track at the end of our driveway.  Now we're VERY careful when we let the dogs out.  I've been going there since 1969 and I never wondered if this would be the last time I'd be there when we drove out of our road.  Now, every time we leave, I think that.  Our lives can turn on a dime!  Sooooo, I'm going to enjoy every day and be grateful for that day.

Love,

Eldri

Have a pre tied "do-rag" that is more than a bit snug but I am actively looking for something nice...  Liking my white fishing hat for everyday...  wear my too tight do rag with it and it is pretty darn stylish..  

Eldri, now that I know you are only 6 months older than I am... I will have to challenge the "old lady" statement.  I would say we are still the life of the party and pretty darn young....   They are nice to you because you deserve it!  

If you saw Pink Panther and Commissioner Dreyfus, I repeat his mantra, "I am getting stronger everyday!"

Charissa said:

Oh my goodness, ladies. What

Oh my goodness, ladies. What is the port? Am I going to have to have one of these too for chemo treatment? Is it difficult and painful to put in? Where exactly is it? I thought they just injected us through a vein in the arm? I am so ignorant to all of this.

I'm also still awaiting my pathology report. I called yesterday (Monday - three weeks since my DaVinci hysterectomy) and they said it showed pending in the computer system. Not sure if that is good news or bad news?  I meet with my oncologist this Thursday the 9th. I will have all the information then and will share it with all of you, as I'm sure I will have lots of questions.

Thank you, ladies, for being so active in checking and replying so quickly to messages. I get busy with my girls and family and can't get on here every day. But, I have gained so much knowledge through all of you and am comforted to know you are always here. Love and hugs to all.

Go to Google and do a powewrport. I was going to put a picture in but the system would not let me because it wanted to pull in a hyperlink.   The purple triangle that is surgerally placed under the skin usually above the breast but under the collar bone area and a tube is then inserted into the neck vein and the tube goes all the way done the vein into your heart.  It is so the chemo goes that route which is faster and better than having no port and just a needle put in your arm to get the chemo treatment each week.  I kept mine in for over two years even though I only had to have chemo for 6 treatments.  After which they removed it.