ports

jeancmici
jeancmici CSN Member Posts: 665
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
It's been awhile since anyone here has asked about ports. I've been on this forum since Jan or Feb 2001 so have covered a lot of territory. Faced with weekly infusions now I began to reread about ports. found a very informative site of people's experiences as well as good links.
Here it is:

http://www.cancerlynx.com/ports.html

Comments

  • DeeNY711
    DeeNY711 CSN Member Posts: 476 Member
    #2
    Ports are definitely a very good thing when you have weekly infusions in addition to frequent lab draws!
    Hugs,
    Denise
  • hounddog
    hounddog CSN Member Posts: 115
    #3
    Porta Cathetars are good because they don't have to inject a needle in your hand . I finished my last chemo treatment in June and I still have my port in because I'm to tired to go through any more surgery right now .My Mom is a nurse so she flushes it every six weeks. They use ports because your viens might be to small like mine are.
    Marilyn

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