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Hi, I am about to start chemo next week for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Will like to what is the best method of receiving chemo - Intravenously (IV) or Through a port or through a catheter ?

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Hi avn and welcome to the BCC forums

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hi
i had a picc line and ive not had one needle, not even for bloods, its been great.
angie xx

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Hi,

I have a portacath and it’s my best friend

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hi avn … what size and stage was it? i was diagnosed with idc last july just had my 1st yr check?

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Hi
I was’nt given an option, so they used a cannula in the veins of my hand all through. Luckily, my veins are good. If you use yor veins, but have difficulty, they might offer a picc liner or portacath.
You don’t say if your tumour had any receptors (hormones, HER2). If you are HER2, and need Herctin, you will be offered a Portacath right from the start.
Good luck with chemo.
poemsgalore xx