How long does port surgery take for breast cancer treatment?

Port placement surgery typically takes about 30-60 minutes and is usually done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with light sedation. Feeling anxious before any procedure is completely natural, and many community members have shared that having a port actually made their treatment journey more comfortable by providing easier access for medications and reducing needle sticks. Wishing you a smooth procedure tomorrow, and feel free to share how it goes with the community - your experience could help support others facing similar steps in their treatment.

Hi Sheila I had my port in 15 years ago The surgery isn’t that long It helps so with chemo you don’t have to get an iv needle every time.good luck with your treatment God bless Linda Giroir

Hello and thank you for the comments. I have my first Chemotherapy Infusion Monday morning December 8th. My Dr. sent over a couple of low dose Paxil also was sent over medicine to take the day. I'm going to have to call the Drs.office again about the way to take them wow!

Hi Shelia Good luck on your chemo I’m going in Monday the fifteenth for my CART treatment god bless us both Linda

Hoping all went well for you today!