Why do I need an infusaport for chemotherapy?
One of the most difficult things about chemotherapy is accessing a vein to inject the drug. The drugs are caustic to the veins and this in itself can make each treatment traumatic. An infusaport prevents this anxiety by creating an easy access for the injection. The device sits just under the skin on the upper chest wall by the shoulder and can easily be accessed for the treatments. It is placed in as an outpatient and when the chemo treatments are completed, it can easily be removed. Ports are recommended on almost all patients getting IV chemotherapy.
