For those with an overactive sense of curiosity: this is a sketch of how my chemo infusion is delivered. I have a port-a-cath placed just beneath my skin, which sort of grossed me out at first. But now, having now had two infusions through it to date, I am so grateful for it!
I have difficult veins and I think using a regular I.V. is not possible with this drug anyway. Using the port has actually been completely painless! One hour before the procedure, I apply Lidocaine cream and cover it with a bit of cling wrap to hold the cream in place. By the time the nurse is ready to establish a line, it is totally numb.
After removing the needle, the nurse covers the injection site with a Looney Tunes bandaid — which just makes me laugh! So I saved one in my journal.
Love your sense of humor through all of this Vicki. It seems that health problems and just plain getting older requires the ability to smile.
ReplyDeleteA sense of humor is so valuable! I have moments when I’d rather cry but that would only bring those around me down. I can’t accomplish much around here, but keeping a good attitude is something positive I can do for the family members taking such good care of me. 😊
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