Chemo port
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A chemo port is a small, implantable device that allows healthcare providers to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to your bloodstream without a needle stick.
In the second part of our port series, Mighty Well co-founder Emily Levy is breaking down a little bit of what happens post-port surgery. Tap the link to read more on her personal experience with port surgery, the differences between port and PICC line placement, and what happens post-op.
When it first sets in, it may not feel like much to most—though everyone experiences it differently. For some, it might feel like a mild fever, as with colds or flu. For others, it can include this and a multitude of other symptoms: joint pain, inflammation, rashes, headaches, fatigue, and much
A chemo port reduces health complications associated with IV injections, but it requires maintenance and an adjustment period to get used to the implant.
Here are few pros and cons based on my experiences over six months of chemo and pre-op testing.
After getting a chemo port inserted, one of the biggest challenges many patients face is sleeping comfortably. Read our guide on tips for sleeping with a port.
Learn about the best styling tips and products to cope during chemo treatment. Items include writing journals for cancer patients, blankets, and more.
Though expensive and painful, cold cap therapy helps some women going through chemotherapy regain a sense of self.
