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I see my oncologist next week. Hopefully she can schedule a time to have it removed. It's a nuisance 🫤
I finished chemo the end of January 2020, and the next visit, the oncologist said we could schedule the removal. I waited until April to get it out- my choice- as I remembered how sore I was after getting it placed. I waited until Easter break and had it done that Thursday- because school was out- from Friday until Tuesday, I was trying to save my remaining sick days! Good news! It was much easier coming out than going in!! Hugs!
Oh nice. Thank you 😊.I'm a side sleeper and it bothers. I need it out lol
I hope that all goes well when you see your oncologist next week. Sending you gentle hugs.
Your chemo port can stay in place for as long as needed - some people keep it for years after completing chemotherapy. This can be helpful for follow-up blood testing or in case additional treatments are needed. Many MyBCTeam members have shared their experiences, with some keeping their ports for up to two years after Show Full Answer
I asked about keeping mine, but the oncologist felt that insurance would not cover the required flushing that would have to be done monthly to make sure everything was in good order, I am a hard stick as well- having had the lymph nodes removed on the left side- using that side increases the risk for lymphedema. My right side had veins burned by my first four chemo sessions, and I cannot straighten that arm- so they are always digging at the top of my hand (ouch!)
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