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Port Implant Study (Do you feel self-conscious about your port's appearance?)

jakhal
jakhal CSN Member Posts: 1
in Ovarian Cancer #1
* Do you have a port implant?
* Has it ever made you feel self-conscious?
* Have you ever wished you could hide it?

We are developing a skin cover that would hide the appearance of and provide protection for subcutaneous port implants. But...we need your help in understanding the real-time experience living with a port — any feelings/concerns/problems you encounter while wearing one.

If you would like to share your experience, please contact us!

Port Topics, LLC
Kelly Bishop, Owner
503.703.7682
bishopkel@comcast.net
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  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 CSN Member Posts: 345 Member
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    Hi. I have a chest port. It
    Hi. I have a chest port. It really doesn't bother me. Mostly my shirts cover it up. I guess after all I've been through this port is minimal concern. The only issue I would have is if I played softball again. I would worry about a ball hitting it.
    Thanks
    Shawnna
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  • Glad to be done
    Glad to be done CSN Member Posts: 569
    #3
    2timothy1 7 said:

    Hi. I have a chest port. It
    Hi. I have a chest port. It really doesn't bother me. Mostly my shirts cover it up. I guess after all I've been through this port is minimal concern. The only issue I would have is if I played softball again. I would worry about a ball hitting it.
    Thanks
    Shawnna

    I have a port and absolutely
    I have a port and absolutely hate it. It sticks out like a sore thumb and forget wearing tank tops and sun dresses. I actually had soneone poke me in the port and say "
    OMG what happened there" Needless to say they were quite mortified when I told them it was there becase I just finished treatment for OC....
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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 CSN Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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    Glad to be done said:

    I have a port and absolutely
    I have a port and absolutely hate it. It sticks out like a sore thumb and forget wearing tank tops and sun dresses. I actually had soneone poke me in the port and say "
    OMG what happened there" Needless to say they were quite mortified when I told them it was there becase I just finished treatment for OC....

    Chest port
    I would like a product to protect my pot...my dog likes to lay on my chest and always seems to bump my port. Also when I sleep I sometimes. Sleep on my side and it hurts. I am not really self conscience about it..everyone knows. A protective. Product would be nice.....Val
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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals CSN Member Posts: 1,366 Member
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    poopergirl14052 said:

    Chest port
    I would like a product to protect my pot...my dog likes to lay on my chest and always seems to bump my port. Also when I sleep I sometimes. Sleep on my side and it hurts. I am not really self conscience about it..everyone knows. A protective. Product would be nice.....Val

    I have a chest port
    Mine really sticks out because I'm thin and my boobs are small. I avoid low cut tops, but other than that, it hasn't really affected my clothing options and I'm really not self-conscious about mine either.

    Kelly
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