Preparing for Chemo: Feeling Scared About My Port Placement

Good morning 😊 I just finished 6 rounds of Chemotherapy. I noticed most symptoms began 2 days after the treatment. Mostly muscle and joint pain. I experienced very little nausea. You’re generally given Benadryl, steroids and anti-nausea medication prior to the infusion. Hang in there, you can do this. Hugs 🤗

Hi talhia, I love your name, because is also my daughters name. I see that you started chemo wow! Today was the big day. How’d go. I’m also scared I start on July 22. It’s driving me crazy not knowing what’s coming.

I have a port and am hoping to not get any more medicine anytime soon.

Hang in there and stay positive. It’s ok to be scared. I finished Chemo and Radiation about 1 1/2 years ago. For me the 2 weeks after it was over was the worst. But now I’m back to doing everything I used to do.

How are you feeling?

I mostly feel good now. No (none) energy and dehydration were the biggest issues I had with chemo/radiation. I had esophagus cancer. Most of what I’m dealing with now is a result of the surgery. Various digestive issues.

Hang in there. Be positive. I had stage 4 non Hodgkin's large B cell lymphoma. 6 rounds of chemo. I'm now in remission. They inserted a Pic in my arm while in the hospital. That's where I got my 1st chemo connected to the Pic. I had a port installed after. Much better without the Pic hanging from your arm. They should give you a tube of something to deaden the area around the port. Make sure you use it about 2 hours before your appointment. If you forget, when they hook up the IV, it REALLY stings. The chemo will make you very fatigued. Make sure you eat & stay hydrated. Good luck. 🍀🙏🏻

I have been going through immune and chemotherapy treatments for almost 3yrs now. Most people have zero side issues the first treatment. Second treatment is when your body begins to have small issues. I have a port as well, no I still have no got used to being stuck. I always say " Elvis is in the building" due to my leg shaking. Definitely stay hydrated, if eating is hard have shakes. Banana and apple with milk and a splash of cinnamon works for me sometimes. Hope all is well with you at this point.

Always add a spoon of real honey if you need a touch of extra sweetness

Having a port placed and starting treatment can bring up a lot of worries, and those feelings are completely understandable. Many parents in this community have shared similar concerns about these important steps in their cancer journey, and connecting with others who have been through port placement might help ease some of the anxiety about what to expect.