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Is A Port Painful When Put In Your Skin?
I had a pic line but was removed due to infection? Should i get a port or a pic line again?
Thank you john! Take care
I had 2 PIC lines & one caused an infection! I have a Port & it is better due to longevity, less risk of infection & ease of infusion of therapy or blood tests!
It doesn’t hurt since the port is surgically put in ! You are under anesthesia! Key is period of time to heal before it can be used!
When a port is implanted for chemotherapy, it is placed during a brief outpatient surgery. The benefit of having a port is that it allows you to receive medication or have blood taken without the discomfort of a needle stick each time. However, you should monitor the skin around the device carefully for any sign of Show Full Answer
🙏 & success to you!
Joy, talk to your oncologist about which, if either, would be better for you.
I Have AML And My Counts Are Very Low.
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