To port, or not to port?

[Luck2U]

Thank you Al, I'll tell my wife about the jell angle.

[jjfromcanada]

I love my port. The skin covering it is a bit tender the day or so following use, but after having my veins trashed, I wouldn't trade it for the world. Remember she will only have one arm to use for chemo and blood collection. I walk and jog a bit so I cover it with a bandage to protect it from my bra strap abraiding the skin.

[sonyamagee]

the nurses spray my port sight with a numbing spray before they start my chemo. i would have your wife ask about this. i feel nothing when they begin the chemo. the lidocaine sounds good too but she should know all of the options.

My veins are hard to tap into. The port is the only way to go, in my opinion. Accessing it is easy; only feel a slight "prick." Much less of a sensation than a shot. Good luck to you.
Barbara2