I had a “Port-a-Cath” installed in my shoulder/chest area on Thurs 7/19 – and it was being used already on Sat. 7/21 for my first round of chemo.  Why the “Power Port“?  With so many injections and tests over the next 4-6 months, it just is easier, more effective and less risky.  No IVs, on pincushion arms.  Really works like  a charm.

Check it out (WARNING: SQUEAMISH FOLKS USE DISCRETION):

recognize this?(Tess thought this is what I was getting)

OK, it’s not exactly like that.  It’s a fast-track into the cuisineheart to mix and distribute whatever I need.

 (it doesn’t talk)

Still red, but will clear up and be nearly invisible.  They say this is the safest most effective way to get the stuff they need to in/out.  The chemo cocktail is so toxic that if it leaks into/onto your tissue (rather than going into your blood) it can damage it permanently!