Chemo - PORT or PICC
Hi, my oncologist suggested to place a PORT on me for all my chemo session. I have a very fine and hard to find blood vein. Just wondering anyone out there has/had experience with PORT? Thanks!
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Dear @Kin1223
I have a port (power port), it’s the best thing ever, virtually pain free to use, the nurses can also give you a patch to pop over it one hour before they need to access it which prevents any pain. I have good veins but they didn’t cope with the chemo. Ive had the port for about 3 years. I’ve not had any issues with infection. In my opinion, my port is so much better than having to get veins accessed regularly :)
best wishes <3
I have a port (power port), it’s the best thing ever, virtually pain free to use, the nurses can also give you a patch to pop over it one hour before they need to access it which prevents any pain. I have good veins but they didn’t cope with the chemo. Ive had the port for about 3 years. I’ve not had any issues with infection. In my opinion, my port is so much better than having to get veins accessed regularly :)
best wishes <3