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PICC vs Port
Sally;
I agree with you - but the problem is when Earl had his first two sessions of chemo - the patient on either side of him - both there for chemo as well - their ports were clotted off - and they also had to sit there with Activase for 2 hours - in fact - we left before they ever got their ports open. So - with that in mind, he is VERY hesitant. And not that I am the best nurse - but he feels more secure with me doing all of his care - except for the actual chemo, transfusions or lab work. Hopefully - we will be able to talk him into a port. We do have an appointment with the surgeon Tuesday afternoon.
I just tried to get a blood return a few minutes ago - and still only got a tiny flash in one of the ports. I am just praying that I can get it open before Tuesday AM.
Hope you are having a good weekend.
Beth
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Beth - R.N., B.S.N and wife of recently diagnosed husband who has been classified at stage 4 MDS  . and I can't help the one I love the most.
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