You have a port placement scheduled in the next day or two, and you do not know what to expect. The Port Placement Day is a practical, non-clinical guide that walks you through the logistics: what happens in the room, what to wear, how to prepare your home, and how to sleep the first night. It addresses the 2am moment when you are lying awake afraid to roll onto the side where the device sits, and it helps you distinguish normal soreness from red flags that require a call to your team. Written in plain language, this book never gives medical advice and always defers to your oncology team. It does not assume you have a partner, family, paid leave, savings, or transport. It is a companion for the practical and emotional reality of port placement day.
