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 Joined:  Sep 2012 Posts: 51 |  lynney0814- Paul's port was used for the first time yesterday. They drew blood and ran his chemo. He said all he felt was a little prick, less then when they draw from the vein. In addition he didn't have to worry about them finding a vein or the vein rolling. Worked out well.
 Also, I wish you the best of success in your upcoming treatment.
   Diane-wife to Paul, age 55
 DX 9/17/12
 HPV/SCC/BOT Stage 4a
 Non-smoker/casual drinker
 Otherwise healthy
 9/24/12 Cisplatin, Taxotere,5-FU - 3x
 12/3/12 Rad x 35/Carboplatin x 3
 1/15/13 DVT upper thigh
 Passed away 1/23/13
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