I had a portacath in and my treatment plan was ACT-H. The portacath insertion was quite simple. It felt uncomfortable for a bit but settled quickly. It certainly made chemo much easier. My treatment was finished in January, earlier than planned. I still have my portacath in and just get it flushed every 6 weeks. Will get it out later in the year. Just can't be bothered presently. It gives me no issues, it's been in over 14 months.
I wasn't well on chemo. But it was doable and you quickly forget. I can now say confidently if I had to ...I'd do it again. I couldn't work during chemo and returned to work at reduced hours and worked myself up to fitness to work full time. Kath x