Ronda, the port is a life vein savor. I am on my second one and it feels ok. 5 to 7 days to heal is the worst time and that is very minimal of stress at the sight. I have lidocaine to put on 30 min. Before they place the needle in and that does help a little. You know what they say no venture no gain . God is with us and he works with all.

I have the same nonhopkins FORLICULA LYMPHOMA
I also had the same chemo yiu will be fine and you won't lose your hair I have been in remission for three years.
Let's put it this way it won't be on your death certificate lol you will be fine
Keep in mind we are all different but , you should ne OK
RICH

Hang in there - you will get use to the port. You have to have it flushed every three months. Not a big deal - maybe because I am use to the shots.

I have had Lymphoma for 11 years and still kicking.

God has you my friend!

I get it put in on Wednesday thanks for thinking of me

Hi , Rich LaManna here
I also have a port no biggie. It's better then collapsing your veins.
It's been in 3 years sometimes I forget it's there
I go for a pet scan in December if I am still in remission it might be taken out.
But, like you said if my FORLICULA LYMPHOMA comes back they would need to put it back in so, I am in no big hurry.
I do go every 3 months for a port flushed to keep it clean.
So, listen to your doctor advice about having it removed to early

Good luck
Feel.better
Rich