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Rebuilding veins after chemo?

Page last modified on: September 19, 2008
Question from Dragonfli: Is there any way to help rebuild your veins after receiving harsh chemotherapy that has hardened and damaged the veins?
Answers —Jennifer Griggs, M.D., M.P.H.: 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.
Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Heat may also be helpful.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2004, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Chemotherapy Updates. Jennifer Griggs, M.D., M.P.H. and Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about advances in chemotherapy treatment: different types of drugs and regimens, how to reduce or eliminate unpleasant side effects, and more.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Jennifer Griggs, M.D., M.P.H.Jennifer Griggs, M.D., M.P.H. is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer, with a a special interest in cancer survivorship, patient-physician communication, and quality of care for women with breast cancer.

Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.

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