I wouldn't want to do chemo without a port. My treatments are 6-7 long each time. The drugs are harsh on your veins. Getting the port was an easy process.

I was diagnosed 5/4/22 and did two rounds of chemo each 16 weeks the second after a 9 month remission. I also did Keytruda after another 9 month remission spawned another reoccurrence. This past September I had a port put in. The Lanacaine with Saran Wrap works very well and the ease of drawing blood and for the cat scan dye, is now seamless. It was time. I’m dealing with a third reoccurrence since September and now I need the ease of process. The port is not noticeable maybe s bit in a swim suit.

Thank you ladies I'm going to a hospital cancer institute tomorrow.Different oncologist so I'm taking yalls advice .Thank you .

Thank y'all so much I knew I was right but Dr office acted so pissed off .I felt like a number instead of human.i guarantee those nurses wouldn't do it without port . Somewhere in all this they loose compassion

Agree with Karen/Christine. Port can be done day before chemo. Mine was outpatient as was my recent removal. Not a big deal. Does not take long.