Hi Chrissy, You sure have been busy for the past few weeks. I had a portacath inserted at the beginning of the year and, if your veins aren't too good it is certainly the way to go. It can't be used for Bloods outside the hospital, which is a bit of a blow, but I'm not sure what you have available in Bundaberg, if you can get them done at the hospital the girls in Oncology will usually access the port for you. It certainly saves a lot of embarrassment as it's not good when the staff start hiding when you arrive!
Wishing you all the best as you start this adventure in life,
Kathy.