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Port just put in: Does it get easier to have the port?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 5 12:46pm | Replies (17)
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Question, does the number of chemo treatment determine if a port is needed or not?

My cancer treatment center pushed for a port but I refused, after speaking with Mayo oncology. They said its optional if unable to find a vein in your arm. I only had 4 treatment but I could see the benefit if the treatments are 10+.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Apr 4 8:55am

@malebreastcancer47 it is a personal decision, especially with only 4 treatments and of course some drugs more than others.
When I had my first rounds of treatments, the drugs they gave me would burn up my veins pretty quickly so they gave me a port for 6 treatments.
The port slipped out of position once and ended up under my arm, lol.
All in all I am glad I had it because I found that dehydration was a constant companion during treatments and even blood draws were challenging, finding a large enough vein for treating would have been impossible.
Have you finished your treatments yet? How are you doing?

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