Due to an infection we have just been told by the oncologist that he thinks he will change my husbands chemo to one that is more mild but long term. It involves a 24 hour slow treatment which will be done through a pump that he comes home with and is removed the following day.
my questions are for anyone that has experienced this:
1. Husband worried about having a “port” installed as he has previously had a cannula inserted each time. How easy are these to keep clean? Is showering and swimming ok?
2. for long term chemo how can we contemplate a holiday which is something both of us need so badly. The consultant mentioned being able to take a break but that feels risky. And will he still be immunosuppressed?
these are questions we will ask the consultant but does anyone have any experience?
thanks
