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Audrey · 04-04-2007, 03:03 PM

I've had my port in since the end of 2001--I had my last Herceptin treatment in March 2003 and have kept my port in ever since, partly because it's so convenient for blood draws and partly out of superstition, but I'm finally getting it out in May. It never gave me any problems, but my onc. and I agreed to schedule the removal, since having a port still presents a small risk of infection and it's not worth it to use just for occasional blood tests. Looking forward to summer clothes without the port sticking out under tanks, etc. Glad to hear the procedure isn't too bad...

04-04-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	I've had my port in since the end of 2001--I had my last Herceptin treatment in March 2003 and have kept my port in ever since, partly because it's so convenient for blood draws and partly out of superstition, but I'm finally getting it out in May. It never gave me any problems, but my onc. and I agreed to schedule the removal, since having a port still presents a small risk of infection and it's not worth it to use just for occasional blood tests. Looking forward to summer clothes without the port sticking out under tanks, etc. Glad to hear the procedure isn't too bad... __________________ Audrey diagnosed July 2001, at age 36 large tumor, 11+ nodes Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+ treated with A/C, weekly Taxol radiation, + year of Herceptin on clinical trial. double mastectomy followed by reconstruction NED!!