betsydoglover wrote:I did 6 rounds of oxaliplatin without a port . . .
. . . only side effect from oxy was a stiff, tingly arm after infusion - only lasted a few days and didn't hinder my daily life.
betsydoglover wrote:I did 6 rounds of oxaliplatin without a port. We decided that if I had to do more we would get a port.
My only side effect from IV oxy was a stiff, tingly arm after infusion - only lasted a few days and didn't hinder my daily life.
Remember , you can always start with IV and switch to a port if you need to. (My husband had a PICC line for another reason - total PIA and I don't recommend it.)
Take care,
betsydoglover wrote:Remember , you can always start with IV and switch to a port if you need to.
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