I have a port. I have had it for 4 years sometimes it will hurt or be sore in that area. I love my port it make things easier on you and the medical team.

Hi, no you don’t feel it going in. At least I didn’t feel anything during 12 sessions of chemo and Herceptin. Best of luck!

I started chemo without a port, and it was too harsh on my veins to continue. Having done it both ways- the port was so much easier, and worth the initial discomfort of having it implanted. As far as the infusions themselves, I had my port surgery on a Thursday afternoon, and chemo the next morning. The nurse iced the area since no numbing agents could be used as the incisions were so fresh. And it was fine. They can also use it for drawing labs- and I had surprise labs one visit, so no time for any numbing cream- but it was not painful, I felt more pressure than discomfort when they pushed it in. I had a cream to use, some places use a spray, and a lot of places do not use anything. It should not be painful. My port area would sometimes get achey, but I think that had more to do with my physical activities vs issues with the port. Wishing you every success with your protocols! Hugs!