My Chemo Port: What it is and How it Works

[annettekeys]

I was diagnosed with breast cancer March of 2019 had a bilateral mastectomy and port put in like so many my veins are deep and they roll so I'm thankful for having a port, the 27th of this month will be 4 years that I'll be cancer free thank God. I pray God's blessings for all who face any type of cancer or sickness. Blessings 🙌

[faeee]

my mom is getting her port out today. I honestly don't understand how I deserve such a strong, beautiful woman as a mom.

[imperfectperfect]

My grandmother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in January of 2016. I went with her to her chemo treatment and I cried when I saw the port for the first time. Just seeing my grandmother having that done and her being so helpless and weak really made me wish I could take all her pain away. Unfortunately my grandmother passed away 6 months after being diagnosed and I miss her dearly and I would do anything to have her back on this earth. I love you grandma so freaking much!!!

[Illyria]

I just found out I have to get a port and came straight to this video. Thank you.

[kathrynboucker]

Thank you for demonstrating use of a port. My sister has neuroendocrine cancer and has had her port fitted today. So I just wanted to see what she has been through and understand how it works so that I can support her.

[jensberlin]

When my boyfriend was told his port could be removed, it was one of the best days in my life.

[josienorman]

I got a port in my chest last December and I'm only 10 so I want to numb it. I was diagnosed with ALL leukemia please pray for me. Love y'all ❤️ ❤️ I go to Helon DeVos Children's hospital. I might not look like it but I wear a wig most of the time.

[ghostwritter]

I know this is an old video but it just helped me in so many ways.

I was just diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer and I had my port placed in on November 9th and my first chemotherapy treatment will be on November 15th. So now with all these wonderful videos that I have I know I'm

[tailgunnerblue]

I have a port for the chemo medication I'm receiving for lymphoma in my back. And like a lot of other people, I hate getting IV's. I also have hard to find veins and usually end up with a lot of ugly bruising. The port was a God sent. I've also received two blood transfusions through the port which made it so much easier. No one wants chemo, but if you have to, the port is the only way to go.

[Howiesgirl]

I love my port too! I have a cancer called MDS, & it made me transfusion dependent - I needed at least 2 units of blood weekly for nearly a year. My veins were getting harder & harder to find & access, plus I was going to be starting chemo, so port was recommended. I really didn't want to have the surgery (minor procedure), but once I finally did it, I wanted to kick myself for waiting so long to have it done! It's SO much easier, & virtually pain free. No more bruised arms & needle marks making me look like a junkie! I highly recommend getting a port to anyone with an illness that requires frequent I.V. infusions & blood draws or transfusions. My chemo regimen was 5 days in a row, every 28 days, so they would access my port on Monday, & leave it accessed through the whole week, & remove the little needle/tubing attachment on Friday at the end of treatment. Only had to be stuck one time instead of multiple times during each week (round) of chemo. Ports are a great invention!!

[sandrajintoorkar]

I will be getting my port soon, was just diagnosed with cervical cancer. Pray for me. ❤

[deemicydelacruz]

I got my port put in today. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. They started me of with antibiotics in case I had any infections, started my fentynl. That made me super loopy, shot lidocaine in my neck which was the worst part of the procedure that only lasted about a 10 second pinch and after that it was minor pressure and sewing and we were done. I must have had great crew, great meds or both 😆 because I went from nervous to laughing and singing 80s music play in the back which also made it easy.

[DaVoize]

I currently have a port now! I can’t complain! Thanks for sharing your story!

[JosephDavidian]

Thanks for sharing. I’m now a little less worried. This will be me in 2 weeks.

[lexdee]

I got my port about 4 months ago, September 2023 and I'm getting it removed February 2024 before I finish treatment (only had two more to go before completion) because it had already caused a blood clot in the jugular vein in my neck. I have to decide on other options in order to finish treatments as I'm not too crazy with getting a Picc line. Treatment was going well up to this point.

[RapFanaticever]

My mom just got diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer she has to get her port on Tuesday so I’m watching the Just to educate myself on what she has to go through

[sproutsrevil]

Thanks for posting this. I’m having one soon. Veins collapsed due to chemo. This looks so easy.

[Rollergirl]

I’m terrified of needles too. I’m crying just by the thought of having this done to me. Crying for you as well. Trying to decide if I can do it. You make it look easy.

[jumadisanwan]

Mi Prayers to u and to everyone that is in the same condition..Stay strong and keep that smile always..May God Bless u with Miracles, Happiness, Great Health and Protect u and Famili always😊

[deadheadred]

You're calm and collected, great patient.