Nearly four weeks after my surgery, I was scheduled to have my chemo ports placed. I really had no idea what that meant, but I was ready to move forward in my treatment.
The first “port” was placed in my upper left chest. It is placed under the skin with a direct line through a vein. The second port was placed between my bottom two ribs on my right side. This port has a catheter that feeds directly to the pelvic cavity. Chemotherapy drugs run through the catheter and “bathe” your body. I’m told this is tough treatment, but a promisingly successful advancement in ovarian cancer treatment. Then, that’s what I want!!
Ten members of my family joined me for my “chemo counseling” session with my Oncology Nurse. I’m so lucky to have the support (and extra ears!) to make sense of this new step.