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Advice on Port Removal
Hi, it's been a few months since I've been on the forum. I finished my course of chemo (4xAC, 12 T) this week. I am organising my port removal, and have the choice of having it removed under a local o...
Hi @Molly71, I didn't have a port for my chemo however I am an ex nurse and also someone who has had to have 9 general anaesthetics in the last 12 years. I have ave also had numerous local anaesthetics for skin cancers. My advice would be to avoid a general anaesthetic if possible. They do take their toll on people. If you can do a local go with that. Ask for numbing gel before the local and see if you can put music on if that helps. Close your eyes and go to a happy place while they remove the port. Good luck with your decision