I think my port is infected

[mariapiedra]

Hi, I have another question. I had my port put in about three weeks ago. Everything seemed to be going fine. But last week when I went for my first taxol/herceptin the nurse didn't like the way it looked, so she didn't want to use it. They used dermabond instead of stiches, so it was hard to tell if the small amount of puss was just part of the healing process. My onc looked at it as well and she thought I had kept it covered up too long and needed to get some air on it. Followed her advice and things looked like they were getting better. Yesterday I went for my second taxol/herceptin and once again the nurse did not want to use it. She cleaned it and said to keep my eye on it. If more puss is produced I should get it checked. Well today the dermabond completely peeled off and it looks like there is new puss and it looks like the incision is not completely healed. It's really sore, and a little red, but no fever. I have an appointment to have it checked tomorrow. I started antibiotics today. I think they are going to have to take it out. Has anyone had a similar problem? Thanks, Maria