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Hello All, here is an update on my progress as promised. Had portacath fitted last wednesday, unfortunately the sedative or something disagreed with me and left me feeling ill for 2 days. Baseline CT scan done on Monday and then 1st of 6 chemotherapy sessions yesterday, avestin, taxol & carboplatin.

Was surprised that it took 7 1/2 hours at the hospital for the chemo, but I am not feeling too bad so far.

Now looking forward to a couple of weeks of peace and quiet with no (planned) hospital visits!

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Yes! it does take a long time...at least one is behind you now...sorry you have not been well thanks for the update...best wishes love x G x :-)

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Well done for getting through the portacath experience and one lot of chemo. You're on your way with one down. I too had avastin, taxol & Carbo, finished in July and yes each time it took about 6- 7 hours, luckily I had mine at home, which helped. Hope you continue to feel well. I was OK, until about the 4th lot, no sickness, just suffered with pain in my legs, but not everyone gets that. I continued to work, so not too bad all in all. I did lose my hair in Feb, but was growing back by May. Good luck and thinking of you x

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