Port was infectec & had to come out...

[mariapiedra]

Hi All, I had my port put in about three weeks ago. Brand new, never been used "Power Port" got infected and had to come out yesterday. I'm glad it's out, because it was so sore. But, now I have to decide what to do next. I've had 2 infusions of taxol/herceptin using the veins in my arm, I have 10 more to go, then herceptin every three weeks until September 2009. I'm not too excited to get another port with the bad experience with first one (what if next one gets infected too), but also worried about damage to my viens with so many infusions. Any advice would be welcomed. Has anyone had success using viens for treatment and have any tips you would like to share that you found helpful? Thanks!!