First off, thank you all for the great information and links that have been posted. I feel much less stressed about starting chemo because of it.
Monday I start FOLFOX, 12 rounds. This past Friday I went for blood tests but the RN wasn't able to get a blood return from my port (it had been installed the previous Friday). After several attempts by 2 RNs including all the various repositionings, they recommended I come in early before my onc appointment to get a clot buster. She said it wasn't abnormal for this to occur and I've read about others having challenges with their ports. Is this likely a sign of more troubles to come with the port or it it common for this to be a one off?