Hi footie18,
Mine was very quick to insert (and I love it) but they were running late due to another emergency so there was a lot of waiting around beforehand. With any luck if you’re the first of the day you won’t get that. Also they’ll want you to stay a while after to check you’re ok. I would definitely phone the hospital to ask how long they think. Is there anyone who can pick you up afterwards? You might not feel like getting on a train. Good luck, I think you will find it so much easier and better than the picc 
Lisa x
I’m having a portocath fitted 4 days before I am due to start radiation? Does anyone know if that will be ok? Does having a portocath fitted effect radiotherapy? I am trying to time all my appointments and having a hard job getting them in the right order as my Kadcyla and radiotherapy will start at the same time.
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No, you’re absolutely fine. I had my portacath fitted over a year ago and it’s still in for my bone infusions. I had radiotherapy with it in. It was even fine when I had to have an MRI. Good luck!
Thank you @sarahc_123 thats a relief! I had visions of me having to try and rearrange all my appointments again. Pleased I will be ok.