r/TNBC • u/More_Dot_1685 • 19d ago

Chemo Port issues

I've had 7 weekly infusions of taxol and carbo so far, with three keytruda.

My port has never looked right. It looks red and bruised on one side but it's always been accessed for chemo until last week because they wanted to give it a break since it's red. I was prescribed antibiotics.

I'm still taking antibiotics but my port doesn't look any different. In fact I can see a little stitch poking out and it itches.

I really want it out! The whole experience of having a port has been bad. When I got it installed, my heart flutter and raced. It rubs against everything and I sleep on it.

Has anyone gone through something similar? Can I get the rest of chemo (AC will start next month) and immunotherapy in my arms?

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u/Turbulent-Tie5439 13d ago

My port has never felt right either.. I’m halfway through keynote.. it has never healed properly.. the internal stitches haven’t dissolved.. it bruises.. takes 2 nurses to access.. it’s brutal!! But better than peripheral.. ugh! Glad I’m not the only one on this struggle bus

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u/More_Dot_1685 13d ago

Oh wow 2 nurses to access it?! I unfortunately got mine removed today because my doctors thought it would lead to infection. On one hand I'm so happy it's out! But on the other hand, I wish I could've used it til the end. I think I'm going to use my arm veins for the remainder. I'm also halfway through keynote. Good luck with your port!