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August 21, 2015
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I have still have mine & I finished treatment in June of 2013. I had inflammatory BC, Her2 positive. I have high chance of recurrence so my onc id not in hurry to have it removed. The only down side is getting it flushed every 6 weeks. My port was put in almost 3.5 yrs ago & I have had no problems with it.

August 21, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

Mine is coming out tomorrow! Along with my seroma from sentinel node removal and my itty bitty (now after chemo) tumor!

August 25, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

yes ever sixweeks uou can go and have your port flused by the doctor i go to the hospital thay just fax the order

August 25, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

I still have mine.Finished chemo May 2015.My veins are iffy at best so just in case I wanted to keep it.

August 24, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

Had my last chemo in November last year. My onco wants to keep the port for a just in case retreatment. When I asked what the cons are he said risk of possible infection and clotting. Opted to keep it but have been diligently going for the every 6 weeks flushing to keep it clean and clot free. Take care.

August 21, 2015

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