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MCS · 04-05-2007, 09:11 PM

Ladies,

Please let me know your input on removing port.

The onc says remove it since my herceptin treatment is done. Also there could be an infection. My nurse says to leave it in for a year.

I'm at crossroads with this. I think that ports last a long time, if you flush it every 3-4 weeks. I'm also scared of needing it again soon- I know this is negative thinking!

On the other hand going to the chemo lounge and getting it flush so often is hard. I live far from the site. I would also use it every three months to get checked so my veins would last a little longer.

I know that some of you have had it removed. did you have to think twice about doing this?

I thought that I could leave it in for a year and then take it out.

Or I was going to take it out at the same time as I place the implant so I avoid surgery a second time.

Please let me know your insights, I do value your thoughts.

XOXO

MCS ( maria)

04-05-2007, 09:11 PM	#1
MCS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 430	Removal of port, please provide information Ladies, Please let me know your input on removing port. The onc says remove it since my herceptin treatment is done. Also there could be an infection. My nurse says to leave it in for a year. I'm at crossroads with this. I think that ports last a long time, if you flush it every 3-4 weeks. I'm also scared of needing it again soon- I know this is negative thinking! On the other hand going to the chemo lounge and getting it flush so often is hard. I live far from the site. I would also use it every three months to get checked so my veins would last a little longer. I know that some of you have had it removed. did you have to think twice about doing this? I thought that I could leave it in for a year and then take it out. Or I was going to take it out at the same time as I place the implant so I avoid surgery a second time. Please let me know your insights, I do value your thoughts. XOXO MCS ( maria)