Preparing for Chemo Port Surgery Tomorrow

Hello Melissa I have a port. No problems. It is easy to administer the chemo plus taking blood. I have had my port for 3 years. It does not hurt. My first port was back in 2016. It was removed in the surgeon office. It's not painful. You are awake. Five years later, I got breast cancer and got the port. I am very happy with it. The port must be flushed every 3 months or so. I hope you have a good experience. 👍

I just had my port surgery yesterday. It was fine. It was uncomfortable for me to sleep on my back.Other than that No problems.

Getting mine on the 16th. Any advise who currently have one placed .

I had a port for around 18 months. I had it removed and neither procedure had any difficulties. It is important to keep that area clean.

I got my port last Tuesday. I’m having problems with itching. I guess that’s because it is healing. Also I have problems with my bra strap rubbing against the incision. I stopped wearing a bra. Guess I need to get some strapless bras.

Didn't have that problem. I'm flat. Sorry I can't help you! But maybe put a gauze pad under the bra strap would help.

Ingrid, I tried that and that gauze made it worse. Thanks for the idea.

Took about a week for me to get used to

Port placement is a common step in treatment that helps make receiving care more comfortable. Many in this community have found it helpful to prepare some comfortable clothes for afterward and arrange for someone to drive home. Wishing you a smooth procedure and hoping others here will share their experiences to help you feel more prepared.