Update - Shortly after I posted my original post, I called the GI doc to report that my temp was 102. Readmitted to the hospital. After blood tests, a CT scan, IV antibiotics and goofy juice, (morphine), it was decided that I must have had a viral infection, rather than a bacterial infection, because my white count was so low. I'm fine now and back at home.

This has delayed my start a bit. Radiation now starts Thursday, 2/15 and chemo starts Friday 2/16.

As for the port, I can now say that I'm very glad I have it. I have been a life-long blood donor. As a result, the veins in my arms are well used (scarred). With this little episode of the last couple of days, after many failed attempts to start IV's in both of my hands, wrists and arms, I was grateful that they were finally able to tap the port in my chest. I now, cannot imagine going through chemo without it.

Here's hoping this was the worst hiccup I encounter in my treatment journey.