When should the PORT be taken out?

NorCalS

MinusTwo: most of my doctors seem to believe that I have a high chance of recurrence (I was stage IIIC/IV TBNC), and I finished Xeloda about a month ago. If covid wasn’t such a concern, I would consider getting the port taken out sooner, and possibly getting it implanted again if there is a recurrence. Since it’s been such a crazy year, I don’t feel like I have any choice but to keep the port for another few years.

Mariadelpilar: I’m so glad that you were able to get the port taken out. It is an eye sore. Mine stick out and is visible when I wear clothes. I wish I did what MinusTwo did and had the port in a less visible area. It also bothers me when I sleep. That being said, I just can’t see myself going back to the hospital to get it removed and probably get it implanted again. I am hoping to get it removed aafter 3 years from dx.

Thank you guys for your input.