Port Use for Third Chemotherapy Treatment & blood draw - My Cancer Journey Vlog #16 October 13, 2022

I’m Maria and I’m battling ovarian cancer. I recently received a port to make chemotherapy and blood draws easier for me. This is the first time it is being used for this process since my surgery.
See how the pier is accessed by the nurses and whether I’d recommend it.
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[@myheartisinjapan3184]

You honestly show me what it’s like to be a STRONG WOMAN. you inspire me. Keeping you in my prayers, lovely lady. Always. ❤️🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Moopotsmum]

I Love to see how well you are handling every step of this journey, I’ve seen people use the lidocaine before, I’m pleased it worked for you 👍 xx

[@frokengron]

The No pain port is the way to go Maria! Happy for you. Hugs.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you- I love my port!

[@blucky1250]

My sister is fighting OC in Mass at DFCI and it’s been hard not understanding what she is going thru.. you are a beacon of education for my family. I’m sorry you both are going thru this. You are in my intentions and prayers. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

My best wishes for your sister’s recovery. As we are both treating at DFCI, perhaps our paths will cross someday. I am so thankful for the care I receive and truly believe that my best shot at beating this is at Dana Farber with my treatment team.

[@blucky1250]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria world class indeed. My neighbor works directly for Dr Faig & Wakely in the SS DF and she said they are geniuses. You are in my prayers. 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@Georgesmomsu]

Grateful for the lidocaine tip. My friend starts her chemo on the 20th. I’ll make sure she has some. Hope you have a nice weekend.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m so happy that was helpful! We endure so much pain if it can be minimized or eliminated, it’s worth it.

[@Sushi2735]

I’m so glad you got the lidocaine. I put mine on after shower, left on one hour, wiped it off and reapplied till they took it off at chemo. About two hours total. You could drive a truck through my chest and I wouldn’t feel it! Thinking of you! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I definitely love the lidocaine!

[@kimnixon4969]

So happy that worked out better for you! Prayers for you.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@marywilliams7176]

Hello, Maria from Alaska! I am so happy you got Dr. Matalonis. She has spoken several times at our ovarian cancer organization here called "Let Every Woman Know." She is good friends with my Dr. Joanie Mayer Hope. All the very best to you! I was diagnosed in 2013 and am still in treatment. No pain, stable for the time being. Keep up the great attitude.....it goes a long way! Hugs....Mary

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

That’s great news Mary. So great to hear you’re stable and without pain after all this time!

[@maryb6418]

Hi Maria! I’m glad you’re learning the ropes! You look wonderful. Harley is the best medicine. Prayers, love and hugs, Mary

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much. Anything to make something more tolerable is worth a shot in my mind.

[@shaneezanaipaul3499]

May the almighty God cured and heal you from all sickness and disease…. Sending you my prayers !

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much for your prayers!

[@fernandezvanessa95]

You are a strong woman Maria ❤

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you ❤️

[@dawnlovescouture2644]

I got my port before my first chemo along with lidocaine. Don’t forget to use it, it’s not comfortable without it.

[@kristimartinez7528]

Hello lovely! It's great to see you. I hope that you are able to relax a bit this weekend. Much love from SC 🙂💟

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I definitely plan on relaxing and enjoying the weekend the best way I can! Enjoy your weekend too!

[@kristimartinez7528]

​@@MyCancerJourneyMaria Thank you ❤️

[@mangoandaugustinc9848]

Miss you!

[@c.c.6930]

I was thinking about you this morning... You are in my thoughts always, sending you love and warm hugs to help you on this journey!♥ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥💞💞💞

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@cat-annechats5362]

My cousin had the port and she did well with it.

[@annettepurtle3757]

Maria it looks like the port will give you some relief that’s wonderful! Anything that causes less pain is great.I never had a port, I wish I had. But that was 17 years ago. Maybe things were different then, I know cancer treatments have come a long way since then for all kinds of cancer, hang in there hunny,god bless you 😀🤗🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much. Great to hear that you are cancer free too - congratulations - it is something that should be celebrated and not forgotten.

[@annettepurtle3757]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria 👍🏼💪🏻🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aleksandram6845]

I wish someone had told me about the lidocaine. I had my port removed quickly, because coming in to have it flushed was so painful and annoying. They put my port in during my mastectomy, so I really didn't notice any pain from it after surgery.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m so sorry you felt such pain. I learned about it through one of my support groups and I requested it. I’m so happy my request was granted!

[@mjohnson8472]

Your port will be your best friend. Glad it was better for you.

[@Emptynestballerina1]

I miss you