[mariapiedra]

Hi Jaunita, sorry that your friend is having so much trouble. I recently had an infection with my chest port. (Never even got to use it.)The incision opened up, I was put on an antibiotic, had the chest port removed. To make a long story short I ended up in the hospital for five days an had a very strong antibiotic by IV. I missed a week of chemo, but I'm back on track- I have my fourth chemo on Monday. (only 8 more to go) Maybe your friends infection is not responding to the antibiotics they are giving her. I know my situation is different because of chemo and my white cell count dropped really low but, it is very serious if they can't get rid of the infection. A second opinion sounds like the best course of action.