The procedure Brought my charms with me to get me through this final step! The day finally arrived! My port has been removed! Not sure what a port is? No problem - here's a link from Memorial Sloan Kettering if you want to know more. The most important thing is that mine is now out... Continue Reading →
Preparing for Treatment: Getting the Port
What is a port and why do you get it? Ports are implants that sit under your skin and they feed into a major vein to deliver medication. These are used frequently in patients requiring chemotherapy because the infusions can be rough on your veins and you get numerous infusions over an extended period of... Continue Reading →