Pretty New - Port Question

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Bejeweled
Bejeweled Member Posts: 49
edited October 2019 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Hi everyone,

I am pretty new to this process, having been diagnosed at the end of August. I spent most of September having additional testing (MRI, genetics, lymph node biopsy, etc.). At this point, I have a plan for surgery, chemo, and radiation. My surgery will be a lumpectomy to remove my 4 left breast masses with oncoplastic reduction at the same time and is scheduled for 10/28.

In the meantime my breast surgeon placed a port yesterday. It's still pretty sore and kind of stings a little. I am having trouble getting comfortable trying to sleep. My question for those who have been through this is whether or not that will go away after I heal? Also, I have this vague sense that I am going to somehow dislodge it or something? Did anyone else feel that way?

Thanks for your advice- it helps to know others have been there!

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  • April0315
    April0315 Member Posts: 223
    edited October 2019

    yes, I worried it would dislodge. Every time the did a successful blood draw I breathed a sigh of relief!

    After a week I slept comfortably. Mine is still in, and it annoys me if something rubs on it (like a seatbelt or bra strap) but it’s not painful. I get mine out next month and I can’t wait. It was really helpful to have it for chemo and blood draws.

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  • OCDAmy
    OCDAmy Member Posts: 873
    edited October 2019

    It hurts for a few days and then gets much better. I hardly knew it was there. Good luck!

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  • Cowgirl13
    Cowgirl13 Member Posts: 1,936
    edited October 2019

    It will get better. I felt like I had been kicked by a horse, it was so painful for 4 or 5 days. It will get better.

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  • godisone
    godisone Member Posts: 100
    edited October 2019

    Just wait for a week or two and you should start feeling much better. I used to plan things I would do and places i would visit as soon as i am able to have a full night sleep. You will be there soon. If no improvement occurs even after 15-30 days then do consult your doctor.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited October 2019

    I’ve had my port 7 years, no problems.

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  • DogMomRunner
    DogMomRunner Member Posts: 616
    edited October 2019

    I’ve had my port for 5 months. Mine is right along the bra strap so my sister has made me pads with Velcro so it doesn’t rub. Mine is still bothersome to me for numerous reason but mainly because I have to carry my handbag on that shoulder.

    You get used to it though

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  • MexicoHeather
    MexicoHeather Member Posts: 365
    edited October 2019

    My awareness of the port was constant and it bothered me at night. I slept with some small pillows and tried to stay on my back. I had it taken out almost immediately after the chemo. Even the scar bothers me.

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  • Bejeweled
    Bejeweled Member Posts: 49
    edited October 2019

    Thank you all so much for your responses!

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