Finally my name comes top of the list for surgical insertion of a port-a-cath. This will be implanted under my left collar bone to allow frequent injection of drugs directly into my bloodstream through a single needle through the skin. (see details at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port-a-Cath)
Since the last four entries have resulted in a blown vein, it will be good to have two hands free for any future infusions every three weeks over the next year. Since my chemo drugs can be very damaging to skin, veins or tissue if they escape, this is a practical way to deliver these potent drugs straight into a vein. My date for surgery is next Thursday April 12.
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