Can't get a chemo port placed because of difficult veins - what to do?

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SI

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2 months ago

Hello Fellow Warriors! Have any of you gone in for a chemo port placement and they couldn't do it? I went in 3 days ago to have the surgeon do it and my veins wouldn't cooperate during the procedure. Now radiology wants to try but I wanted to be out for it which is why I went with the surgeon to begin with. XOXO

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This sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when dealing with difficult veins can make an already stressful situation even more challenging. Many patients face similar issues with port placement, and exploring different approaches with radiology might offer a good alternative solution. Consider discussing sedation options with the radiology team, as they may be able to accommodate your preference for being comfortable during the procedure while using their specialized techniques for challenging vein access.

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GC

Community Member

2 months ago

Hi , I went directly to interventional Radiology n it was fast and easy . They will give nice relaxing meds n they numb those are . On my case they used ultrasound to guide them. Hopefully that work for you as well

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SI

Community Member

2 months ago

I had it done yesterday and it went amazingly. I wish I could go back in time.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

This sounds incredibly frustrating, especially when dealing with difficult veins can make an already stressful situation even more challenging. Many patients face similar issues with port placement, and exploring different approaches with radiology might offer a good alternative solution. Consider discussing sedation options with the radiology team, as they may be able to accommodate your preference for being comfortable during the procedure while using their specialized techniques for challenging vein access.

MJ

Community Member

2 months ago

They will make you comfortable to place it you definitely want it in place for these drugs

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Can't get a chemo port placed because of difficult veins - what to do?

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