Has Your Chemotherapy Port Caused Problems?

I’ve had my port for almost 2yrs. No problem at all.

I've completed chemo, I want my port removed!

No problem. Need to stay on top of ‘flushes’ when somewhat dormant.

My first port caused so many issues and pain. I had it removed as soon as possible. But when I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence and they put the new one it, no issues. It’s less than 2” from the original port spot but makes all the difference. No pain no discomfort and I can almost forget it’s there.

I have a port and I’m getting used to how it feels to have it there. Can’t say I’ve had problems other than it sticks out and I have to make sure I sleep with it. It has gotten easier.

I had to have the first one removed because it was coming out of my skin. Got a new low profile one but now that one is sticking out because I’ve lost weight.

Mine was placed in my upper, inner arm. Highly recommend!

I’ve had mine (left upper chest) for about 3 years now. No problems with it, thankfully! It can get tender sometimes but otherwise I forget it’s there.

I’ve had my power port for 4 years. Upper right side. CT guided placement. No problems.

I have had a power port for almost 8 years. I have fibrin sheaths once in a while but it is working great now.

I had a power port, it got infected within a couple of weeks and landed me in the hospital. They removed it. Gave me a PICC line (what a nuisance). They pulled that when I finished the chemo and now get the immunotherapy through IV. It was a disaster

Thank you all , I ended up with no port .

I had a power port put in back in 2013. I have had no problems with it but of course the one breast that I have is hanging like a sad puppy which has caused my port to shift a little bit. Every now and then it may take the nurse a minute to align the triangle before accessing my port. Other than that mine has been great. 12 years

Ports can sometimes develop complications like infections, clotting, or positioning issues, so it's completely understandable to have concerns about how yours is working. Many people in this community have experience with chemo ports and may be able to share what they've encountered - sharing these experiences can help others know what to watch for and when to contact their medical team.