Infusion Day Fashion
November 17th, 2010
This may seem like a shallow post for my last day of treatment. I should probably be blogging about the deeper meanings of this time. I think my emotions are being processed on a deep, nonverbal level right now. I will surely share the insights I glean from this experience in future posts.
In the meantime, a perhaps frivolous yet meaningful matter that’s taken me 18 infusions to figure out.
What is the ideal fashion for infusion day?
The port is awkward. It’s in my chest. I don’t want to undress to have it accessed. People in chemo are often hairless and need to keep their clothes on and the chill off.
I’ve figured it out, Chemobrothers and Chemosisters.
First, start with a shirt whose neckline can stretch downward to reveal your port.
If you look closely, you can see the plastic wrap over my numbed out port.
But when this stretches down, your neck is really exposed. You feel naked and cold.
So, I knit myself this adorable neckwarmer. It pairs perfectly with the shirt.
If you need a little punk rock vibe to help you feel like a cancer ass-kicker, I suggest pairing it with a leather biker vest.
This would have been awesome with my chemohawk.
And voilà! Easy access without the chill.
It took me 18 infusions to figure this out. Hope you can benefit from this important wisdom.
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You crack me up, Lovey, but you are brilliant! The neck warmer is beautiful! Happy Last Infusion! I am so proud of you…
xoxo,
Your BDT
thanks for being there for me. ❤
You rock like a rocking thing.
Dressing for chemo is indeed a complicated process! I will have to incorporate the neck warmer into my usual chemo garb (button-down shirt over low-cut tank top). Thank goodness for stretchy fabrics!
It’s so hilarious that you’re writing about this Chemobabe. I absolutely agonize over my outfit for chemo day. I’ve even been know to lay it out the night before. And yes, it’s all about the access and the chill because it’s always like a meat locker in my Dr’s office. Too funny !
I love you!
i love you too, sus!
Marvellous! And so true. I realised that I had selected the same top for every infusion I had when I looked at photos later. No rationale or thinking, but easy buttoning!! The nurses must think I only own one top!
Delighted your infusions are done now – enjoy the freedom!
Hugs
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xxx
Very cute, Lani. Congratulations on your last infusion!
I didn’t have a port so I just needed loose sleeves. But, the vest is brilliant – it’s hard to change your mind about a jacket when you are hooked to an IV.
My last chemo was March 31, my last herceptin infusion will be December 1. I cannot wait. I don’t know if I’ll have something profound to say, but I’ll be dripping with relief.