I had my portocath put in before chemo. I have had all my bloods, ct scan infusions through it, because like you if I had multiple cannulas,bloods etc ,I. Wouldn't have done chemo.
I have only had one trip to hospital and as it was during the day and I went to the oncology unit where they used my portocath for bloods and antibiotics.
if you present to the ed again ask if an oncology nurse can come down and access it.
The discomfort does settle and I still have it in 7 months down the track in case I might still need it.I still have my bloods taken through it when I go to have it flushed.
i hope things improve. Chemo isn't fun and you don't need extra problems.
Good luck Nadi
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