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Is It Always Necessary To Have A Port Installed Before Treatment?

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New Haven, CT
August 8
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I don’t know if a port is always necessary but mine has been a godsend. I have bad veins and the port allows blood tests and treatment without the pain and trauma of someone trying to find a vein that won’t collapse.

August 8
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August 8
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Yes that is the only way you will get Chemo

August 8
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I guess it's another one of those things that depends on the circumstances. I had R-CHOP in 2022-23. They said they used to require a port but not anymore. The first treatment by IV in my left arm (I'm right-handed) felt like a burning sensation. They gave me heating pads which made it tolerable. The doc said to try the other arm next time, which I did. No problem! They would have given a port if I couldn't tolerate the IV, I'm 68 years old. So, is a port always required? No. But you and your doctors will decide, depending on the state of your veins, which chemo you're given, and your preferences.

August 19
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

My Oncologist would not give treatment w out a port. No way. Not even a pic line. Not a option for RChop21 chemo

August 17

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