Rebuilding veins after chemo?
- Question from Dragonfli: Is there any way to help rebuild your veins after receiving harsh chemotherapy that has hardened and damaged the veins?
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Answers -
Jennifer Griggs
These changes in the veins usually go away within a few months after completing chemotherapy. If you are having repeated problems with your veins, you may want to talk to your doctor about having a port. Breastcancer.org has a lot of information about ports.
If you are done with your chemotherapy, however, just be patient. If you are having pain at the site of a previous IV, ask your doctor if you can take an anti-inflammatory drug and if ice might help if applied to that area on your arm. - New Breast Cancer Progression Model Developed Heat may also be helpful.
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