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mjkgquilt 01-08-2019 06:15 PM
Originally Posted by Irishrose2 (Post 8189233)
I have on a half zip from light fleece top. It would allow plenty of access to a port and be cozy, too. My surgery was today, but I am pretty sure I'm not going to need chemo. Clear margins, no lymph node involvement here.
Irishrose2, hope you will not need chemo. If you have radiation, it takes more time for you to disrobe and dress afterward than to get settled for the radiation. I scheduled radiation at 8:15 a.m. and enjoyed the rest of the day to do whatever I wanted to do. My thoughts are with you.

sewnclog 01-09-2019 09:56 AM
Here's an option. No zipper; just velcro at the shoulder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAIPMnW45ks

sewnclog 01-09-2019 09:59 AM
Another option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoHxX48SpQ&t=73s

tuckyquilter 01-09-2019 05:23 PM
Originally Posted by jillmc (Post 8188658)
My best friend will start chemo next week, and she has asked me to put zippers in the front of her shirt for easier port access. I have googled and searched, and cannot find a tutorial. This picture is what she has in mind. Will it work to just slit the shirt and put in the zippers? Do I need to finish the edges of the shirt where I cut it?

https://pin.it/of3b3psxoyoijs
You gave me an idea.. Maybe I should have some hats etc made up and ready to go.. along with some Port Adaptable tops. We all seem to know someone who is having chemo or such. Thank you for the reminder that there is something I can do to make their life easier.

RuthiesRetreat3 01-10-2019 08:54 AM
That is a perfect shirt for port-a-cath access. After accessing patients' ports for over 20 years, you'd think I had already seen this somewhere. But nope, now that I've retired, this shirt come to light. Wish I'd have thought of it. You're a great friend to do this for her. Thank you.

QuiltnNan 01-11-2019 03:03 AM
Originally Posted by dunster (Post 8188967)
I have not had chemo, and never thought of how or where it would enter the body. I guess I expected it would be through the arm. ....
I chose not to have the port and they did put mine into my arm. sometimes that gave be bruises, but was simpler than the port.


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