Colon Cancer Support Group

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from mushroom-like growths that are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy.

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kate1127 07/01/2011

I got my port out today. I was debating getting it out but might as well. I guess it's part of the emotional recovery. :)

graci01 07/05/2011

Kate, may I ask you if it was an in office proceture or in hospital and you were put out?
I have heard some say they had in in the office with the area being deadened.
I have heard others say they were put to sleep like when they had it put in.
I need mine out too and was only wondering how yous was done?
Thanks
graci

deleted_user 07/05/2011

I was put under to have mine out in the hospital....not a heavy sedative, as I came awake very quickly after.

kate1127 07/05/2011

I was in the hospital 2-3 hours with an IV in my arm (the nurse missed the first vein and I jokingly suggested she leave the port in after all).

I was awake but in la la land. I know I had Versed and I think Diprivan AKA Propofol.

It was sewn up with absorbing stitches. Need to keep it bandaged for 2 days and dry for 2 weeks. It's healing nicely, just itches.

I asked them if I needed another port where would they put it and they said the same place. Lets hope I never need another one!

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