If your chemo lasts 6-7 hours it may be beneficial to have a port. I had 3 rounds, 7 hrs each with pre and post saline with antibiotics. It was still rather uncomfortable. I had it removed soon as it was over.
Now doing immunotherapy with a poke every 3 weeks for 3 years+...a 30 minute drip is piece of cake.

I asked for my port before they even set up my chemo. Ports save you a lot of sticks in you veins and also save the veins in your arms. I tell everyone who has asked me, get the port. Good luck!

I have had my port since Oct 2nd of 2020. My first chemo cocktail was on Sept. 30, 2020 through an IV, it was painful but do able. My veins unfortunately were not good enough to continue without a port. I don't regret it at all. It's so much easier for me. I can have my blood work drawn, an MRI performed and a Cat Scan all done without being poked several times.

I have no trouble with mine. I am actually thankful I have it, so the nurses don't have to poke around looking for a vein. No side effects, just a light scar. They can be removed after you're done with them.

I could not get a port. I had IV every 2 weeks for a year with immune therepy. Nurses were very good with the needles.
Needles are so thin I barely felt them. You must drink lots of fluids before hand so they can find your veins. Its so easy to dehydate during treatment so hydrating is a must. Consult your Dr. if you feel you need it. Only the Dr and you can make that determination.