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Barbara H. · 09-25-2009, 05:15 PM

I would get a power port because you can use it for CT scans with contrast. I can only use one vein in my hand and the contrast burns. Also, if I were you I would wait to have Herceptin after your port is in. A few days won't make a difference and the infusion will cause you much less stress. I have had my port for 5 1/2 years and it still works really well. That's why I have not changed it for a power port. I know that you had your previous port in your arm. Mine is in my chest and very small. I would not choose to have it in my arm.
My thoughts continue to be with you.
Barbara H.

09-25-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Re: Ports...which is the best? I would get a power port because you can use it for CT scans with contrast. I can only use one vein in my hand and the contrast burns. Also, if I were you I would wait to have Herceptin after your port is in. A few days won't make a difference and the infusion will cause you much less stress. I have had my port for 5 1/2 years and it still works really well. That's why I have not changed it for a power port. I know that you had your previous port in your arm. Mine is in my chest and very small. I would not choose to have it in my arm. My thoughts continue to be with you. Barbara H.