A port is device used to draw blood and give treatments, including intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, or drugs such as chemotherapy and antibiotics. The port is placed under the skin, usually in the right side of the chest. It is attached to a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) that is guided (threaded) into a large vein above the right side of the heart called the superior vena cava. A needle is inserted through the skin into the port to draw blood or give fluids and other treatments. A port may stay in place for many weeks, months, or years.

I had a port installed back in Sept. and started treatments in Oct. still have it and have had no issues at all. I think it was a good move it is so much better than sticking and finding a vein all of the time

Yes a port in your chest is very effective, I have a dual one, no pain at all. My arms were black&blue before Moffitt put one in for me. Convenient yes for MRI,s and hospital times.

No, it doesn't sound like fun. It, however, might be better than being poked with needles for chemo infusion and blood tests. If I had it to do again, I well may choose the port. I'm sick of the sticks. Chemo raised hell with my veins and made it difficult to get the needle in where it worked. Yesterday, It took three tries before the nurse got it done.

Actually Phil it is a adjustment you adapt and over come.