Ok so I should have gotten a port weeks ago. What a difference. So nice not to worry about whether the nurse can find a good vein for the IV. I mean Paula is great. (Seriously Paula deserves a raise.) But it had been getting harder to find a good vein each week. The IV was always uncomfortable once it was in, too. And the chemo going into small veins in the hand or arm was NOT fun.
But I barely felt the chemo going in through the port today! 👏🏻
If there’s one thing I’ve learned so far from this whole cancer journey it’s that you have to appreciate the little victories as they come. Because this is a long, miserable process. But today I’m relieved because the port made things easier.
From what I understand this chemo may have tougher side effects than the last one (because the last one was such a breeze 🤪) So I’m not looking forward to the nausea and bone pain that is probably in my near future. But right now, I’m just happy this day went smoothly and the infusion of the two new chemo meds went fine! 🙂
Sally Kicks Cancer 
Definitely gotta take the small victories, Sally!!! Praying for lighter side effects 🤞🏻 And that those move along quickly if they do present themselves! Love you.
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Hi Sal! Ports ARE awesome, and I’m so glad you’ve got one for this round. I can see it’s already lightened your burden. You are absolutely right about small victories. I remember at one point during my chemo that eating a popsicle and having it stay down was a complete victory!!! We are all here (in spirit) with you, and send all our love and best wishes for smooth sailing in the weeks to come.
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Yes it’s definitely lightened my burden a bit! I was hesitant about getting the procedure done but now that it’s in, I’m so happy I got it.
Here’s to small victories! 🥳 Must have been a great moment with the popsicle!
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