Have had my port for years now through various treatment lines. Placement fine. Access fine with numbing cream. Had one instance where they thought it might be partially clotted, used a special declotting agent (like Alteplase) flushed through it, which worked. It’s a necessary tool for long-term IV therapy.
For those of us in the metastatic setting, ctDNA is often used to monitor treatment response and detect new mutations. Improvements in sensitivity are definitely welcome. Helps guide treatment changes faster than scans sometimes.
Find small ways to show appreciation that don’t require energy. A heartfelt “thank you,” ordering their favorite pizza if you can manage the app, leaving a nice note. Acknowledging their effort might ease your guilt and make them feel appreciated too.
Not on immunotherapy myself (MSI-stable), but always interested in hearing experiences as it’s a potential future option if other markers arise. Glad your husband is tolerating it relatively well, Karen. The fatigue sounds significant though.