Port removal tomorrow - no love lost

Do you have any funny reactions to having the port removed? I had weeks of weird sensations when it was put in, I wondered if it is the same when it is taken out?

Another question, do power ports set off the scanner at airports?

Sorry to hear your port was such a problem. This is my third time I have been on IV chemo and this time I begged for a port. I Haven't had any trouble with it at all and as my chemo is on  going,  I think it is the best thing since sliced bread. I'm  in no hurry to give it back.

Whatever method is easiest would be my choice. After 6 months of chemo, I was surprised my veins were still viable, especially as I was down to one arm, but it was all OK. Always good to see procedures change over time if they reduce wear and tear and angst!

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Cya port !! Congrats @Joannie

I have a picc line and on Friday I get it removed as it's my last chemo infusion. 

Is the port the one that goes in the chest ?

i had a really bad skin reaction with the dressing that was used to cover the line. Having this damn thing since April I'm also very happy to see it gone !

Good riddance. 

Yep, that's how I did mine. 

Question?? So can you just do herceptin through normal cannula in your arm?

Oh yeah. I just took the steri-strips off after having mine removed last week. Get off me, you creepy metal do-dad. Marg xx