Scar changes and skin darkening after Taxotere

Hi all, I had my first Tax yesterday afternoon via my Groshong Line (very similar to Hickman) and last nigh I noticed that my insertion site for the line was bright read and blood shot - I phone the emergency number and they said not to worry.

 

This morning I noticed that the skin around the insertion site has gone really dark - not painful, just a bit more aware of it if you know what I mean.  I rang them again this morning and they said that if it changes any more to ring them again.  Also the scar at the insertion site has dipped deep like a dimple and changed shape.

 

Has anybody any experience of this, I am worried that the chemo might have leaked, but they said this is unlikely with a skin tunnelled catherter.  

 

I know they said not to worry, but I am really worried.

 

 

Please comment if you can.

 

Thanks

 

Love Su XX

Hi MrMunch1

It might help to phone our Helpline to talk things over.  The opening times are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays.  The number is 0808 800 6000

Very best wishes

Janet

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