Because my cancer had spread to one lymph node, I was advised to take chemotherapy. The first step was to have a port placed in my chest below my collar bone. So back to the operating room I go. It was done as an outpatient procedure, so I went home later that day. When the pain meds I received in the hospital wore off, oh my goodness, I was in pain! I don't know what they do to you to put this little device in, but I hurt from my neck to my shoulder. I'm not usually one to take pain pills, but I was sure taking them then. I made the mistake of taking one on an empty stomach and became very nauseous - right at the time my husband was bringing supper home. Sorry family!!! A port is a handy little thing. No searching for veins when I went for an infusion or blood work. The poor soles that choose not to get a port! Their arms looked terrible from months of sticking. http://powerportadvantage.com/clinicians.html