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Hi @ShellElle I am sorry but I can’t seem to read your discussion post but it looks like you are faced with the possibility of a port?
I have just had my port removed a month ago and for me having a port was a very good experience during 17 cycles of chemotherapy over a 14 months period.
I had my first two chemo doses through the vein, and they were hard to find, so I am glad I had the chance to have the port in before the third dose. The surgery was under GA and I bounced back well.
I had my first two chemo doses through the vein, and they were hard to find, so I am glad I had the chance to have the port in before the third dose. The surgery was under GA and I bounced back well.
I didn’t have any issues with infections and the nurses were vigilant about port care and flushes during my days in chemo. I also ended up having IV rehydration after treatments 3 to 6 so they could do that through the port.
It looks a bit like a lump but most people would not have noticed mine which was on the inside of my right arm below the bicep.
It looks a bit like a lump but most people would not have noticed mine which was on the inside of my right arm below the bicep.
Wishing you all the best 🌸🌼