Guiding catheters, needles, and Portacaths: 9 ways to get stabbed to chemotherapy
Simple IV line in handArt Pam Stephan
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, prepare to hang with needles. and if you have chemotherapy treatments, you might like to know to avoid pain needle and methods to protect your veins.
While i was in treatment for breast cancer, it seemed as needles were around me! I got bloodcount boost shot, blood draw and infusion. I got down in my hand, the inside of my elbow and in my shoulder. I got know my veins-and my blood nurses-really wel. some patients preferred to get fixed in their stomach area-a place where I don't have a lot of cushion against needles Needle pain seemed to vary from one nurse to nurse, each of which had a different style with a needle and a different attitude towards their patients, I was very tired. vampire jokes.
Some of us have a choice between simple IV needle and PICC lines or Portacaths. For a short time of herbal tea, simple needles all you may need, but if you want to have 4 or more chemo cycles, so that they are more durable and protective devices, your best bet. Whether you choose a port or an IV to chemotherapy, discuss all your options with your oncologist and surgeon, they can help you get the safest and most comfortable device for you. here is the scoop on 9 different ways to take IV chemotherapy and some advice to help you make a decision.
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