To port or not to port?

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Lucy Gidion

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33 months ago at 12:37 PMAugust 05, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Please enlighten me to port or not to port which one is more comfortable I will start my chemo end of this month...thank you

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Last activity by Dan Johnson, 38 months ago at 5:19 PMMarch 19, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Dan Johnson・38 months ago at 5:19 PMMarch 19, 2022 at 5:19 PM

I got an infection in my port and it was horribly painful and set me back on treatment. I would just say make sure that you make sure you are cleaning it properly and ugh the dreaded port flush!

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Fran Larson・38 months ago at 5:18 PMMarch 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM

I didn't get a port the first time I went through chemo and it was painful on my body (and mind!!) having to endure all of those sticks. I have never had good veins anyway.

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Janet Cuccio・38 months ago at 5:17 PMMarch 17, 2022 at 5:17 PM

100% port, it would be cruel and unusual for them to try to stick you every time. Also, your veins are prone to collapsing during chemo so using them to much can permanently damage them. I didn't use a port the first time I had chemo but I have the second time and it has made a world of difference

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Alyssa Sutherland・38 months ago at 5:17 PMMarch 15, 2022 at 5:17 PM

I could never have them find a vein, you will NOT be disappointed you went with the port!

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Tom Handley・38 months ago at 5:16 PMMarch 14, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Port hands down!

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