What to wear to chemo infusion

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Can someone tell me what type of shirt to wear to chemo with a port?  Would a bottom down shirt work better than a tee shirt?  Not sure what to expect. Thank you. 

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  • Bren58
    Bren58 Member Posts: 1,048
    edited December 2013

    Beachgirl, they just have to be able to easily access the port, so either something that zips, buttons or has a low enough scoop that they can easily get to the port would be fine. Whatever you decide, make sure it is comfortable, because  you will probably be there for a while.

  • beachgirl501
    beachgirl501 Member Posts: 9
    edited December 2013

    thank you Bren58. Trying to be prepared but I know I will not think of everything. You guys are so helpful. 

  • Oncearunneralwaysarunner
    Oncearunneralwaysarunner Member Posts: 252
    edited December 2013

    I would say what ever you are comfortable wearing and that allows your port to be easily accessed. I have a lot of t-shirts and sports tops that scoop down below my port, while still covering the girls and I found that those worked well. I just wear a zip up sweater now that it's colder outside so that I can unzip it to have my port accessed. I would say that a button down is probably better than a t-shirt that has a high neck line. The best thing is for you to be comfortable during your treatment, so go with that.

  • mcgis
    mcgis Member Posts: 291
    edited December 2013

    Hi beachgirl! I wore a v-neck t-shirt and capri yoga pants with socks. I also took a blanket. I didn't need a book, electronic device, ... because I had a chemo buddy and we just chatted it up each time. Oh, and sometimes I had on a zip up hoodie when I was chilled.  Good luck!!

  • christina0001
    christina0001 Member Posts: 1,491
    edited December 2013

    As long as the neck of the top is not very high, accessing your port should not be a problem. I wore shirts with typical crew necks and the nurses would just pull it down a bit, access the port, and then pull the top back up.

    I bought a couple of sweat suits to wear to chemo, just very soft, warm, comfy outfits. You'll be sitting there for a while and I always felt cold during chemo, so I would try to dress in layers.

  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited December 2013

    I wore yoga pants with a camisole or V-necked shirt under a zip up lightweight hoodie.  My port is subclavian so it is pretty high up - just below the hollow of my throat, so anything that bares the upper chest worked for me.  I did find that I got cold easily so dressing in layers was good.

  • ziggypop
    ziggypop Member Posts: 1,071
    edited December 2013

    It's nice to find an easy question here on the boards - wear something comfy & that allows access to your port. They put me in really a really nice chair with a beautiful view out large windows and would give me heated blankets if I wanted them as well as water, juice, coffee and crackers. Taking some gum might be a good idea because there is sometimes a metallic taste. Hope it all goes really well for you. 

  • annika12
    annika12 Member Posts: 433
    edited December 2013

    I got a few button t-shirts long sleeve ,yoga pants, warm fuzzy socks and a fleece jacket...even in the summer I got so cold :)

      

  • MandySueClay
    MandySueClay Member Posts: 1
    edited December 2013

    comfy comfy comfy that is the key! I even wore a turtle neck last time and they accessed the port no problem! 

  • M360
    M360 Member Posts: 356
    edited January 2014

    Comfy, is the thing and I wear a tank top with either a button up shirt and/or sweater.  This way I'm warm and they can access port easily.  Secondly if you are one of the woman who are doing the Penguin Cap so that you don't loose your hair you'll want to make sure you have the extra warmth.  I always took crackers and drank tea which was told to me by another woman on this site and it worked well for not having that taste linger after they flush the port.  Good Luck

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