Welcome to OCF. Im sorry you have had to go thru so much. There are so many wonderful caring people on here who will be able to help answer any questions you have.

I have a port too. Mine was put in July 29, 2007. It has made chemo and having bloodwork done so much easier. Its also very handy for if you get dehydrated and need IV fluids, it goes thru the port.

Please make it easier for people to help you by adding a brief description of what you have explained in your post to your signature. That can be done by clicking on My stuff and updating your profile. I wish you the best of luck with your continued battle.



Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile