Chemo port

A chemo port is a small, implantable device that allows healthcare providers to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to your bloodstream without a needle stick.

In the second part of our port series, Mighty Well co-founder Emily Levy is breaking down a little bit of what happens post-port surgery. Tap the link to read more on her personal experience with port surgery, the differences between port and PICC line placement, and what happens post-op.

I had a chemo port placement and chemo port removal for chemotherapy in 2012 and in August, 2015, I accompanied my sister for a chemo port placement. A port differs from a PICC line as a port is su…

I had a chemo port placement and chemo port removal for chemotherapy in 2012 and in August, 2015, I accompanied my sister for a chemo port placement. A port differs from a PICC line as a port is su…

Here are few pros and cons based on my experiences over six months of chemo and pre-op testing.

Chemo ports are devices that sit under the skin and can make it easier to receive chemotherapy.If you have a chemo port, you may not need as many needle st

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A chemo port reduces health complications associated with IV injections, but it requires maintenance and an adjustment period to get used to the implant.

Make a chemo port pillow from fabric scraps! They are not only a nice gift for people going through chemo, but also something to donate to a local hospital.

Though expensive and painful, cold cap therapy helps some women going through chemotherapy regain a sense of self.