ports

peg123
peg123 Member Posts: 5
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I just finished with my treatments of chemo and radiation. I was told that I could have my port removed now or wait for a period of time. I am curious as to what others have done - remove it right away or after a year or so...just in case.

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  • mssue
    mssue Member Posts: 242
    #2
    HI
    STILL HAVE MY PORT TOO.THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING,I FINISHED MY LAST TREATMENT IN JAN. . I AM GOING TO HAVE MINE REMOVED VERY SOON,ACTUALLY I WAS GOING TO CALL MY SURGEON TOMMORROW.MINE HAS TILTED,IT HAS BEEN VERY PAINFUL AND TENDER SINCE IT WAS PUT IN.MY PORT WAS PUT ON THE SAME SIDE THAT I HAD MY MASTECOMY ON.BUT THE CHOICE IS YOURS. WHAT ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH.
    HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL---BEST OF WISHES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

    SUE
  • Ronee33
    Ronee33 Member Posts: 25
    #3
    I had my port removed at the same time I did my bilateral mastectomy -- 4 weeks after the completion of chemo. I hated my port.
    If you keep it, I read that you need to get it flushed on a regular basis.
  • shemiya
    shemiya Member Posts: 17
    #4
    I had my port removed one month after I finished my chemo treatments. The oncology doctor had to write my surgeon a note saying it was ok to remove it at that time. It made me feel a lot better after it was out. I was concerned about it coming out because they do it in the office, but there was no pain for me. The area was sore for a couple days after it was removed. That was Jan 22, 2004.
  • Snookums
    Snookums Member Posts: 148
    #5
    I asked my oncologist what I needed to do and he said I could get it out so I scheduled an appointment with my surgeon. My friend in SC was told that she was not going to have it removed for 2 years due to her stage and cancer situation so my suggestion is have a serious conversation with your doctor based on YOUR cancer situation. Blessings on you - C
  • bullfrog13
    bullfrog13 Member Posts: 213
    #6
    I finished up in October and I had my port out in February. I hated it.. it was always sore and I too -- kept it for a few months ... JUST in case--it is best to have it out for it can cause problems...Good luck and God Bless
    Jerilynfrog

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