@Mantis I've never lived my port and it is still uncomfortable at times but I am so glad I had it. It made chemo so much easier each week and I never had to face problems with veins shutting down.
My kids were 11, 12 & 15 at diagnosis - all have had birthdays since then. They have known the facts since day 1 and have been a great help. They have had daily and weekly chores on a roster for a few years now so nothing new - dishes, rubbish & recycling, hard floors, vacuuming and bathrooms - but they have stepped up with other things around the house such as helping with meals (including cooking Christmas dinner) and helping with washing.