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Patients receiving chemotherapy require frequent blood draws to monitor the treatmentâs effect on the body. The port can be used for these routine blood draws. Fluids and medications, such as anti-nausea medicines and antibiotics can be given through the port.
Your chemo will be administered through an IV generally, but can also be administered through a âportâ. A port is like a small box hooked to your artery and installed under your skin. The nurse pushes the needle through your skin into the box where it hooks in and accesses your artery like an IV.