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Does your Cancer Center access your oort for labs? Mine did but my new cancer center does not.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canaan, NH
August 26
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

My chemo team used my port every time and flushed it. They would not do it any other way.

September 1
MyLungCancerTeam

It sounds frustrating that your new cancer center isn't giving you the same access to lab reports that you had before. Access to your own test results is really important, especially when managing lung cancer.

Here are some steps that may help:

- Ask about a patient portal — Many cancer centers offer online portals where Show Full Answer

It sounds frustrating that your new cancer center isn't giving you the same access to lab reports that you had before. Access to your own test results is really important, especially when managing lung cancer.

Here are some steps that may help:

- Ask about a patient portal — Many cancer centers offer online portals where you can view your results anytime. Ask if your new center has one and how to sign up.
- Request copies directly — You have the right to request copies of your lab results. Ask your care team how to do this.
- Advocate for yourself — Don't hesitate to speak up. As one MyLungCancerTeam member shared, "You have to advocate for yourself. Follow through by calling a week after any test if you haven't heard back."
- Talk to your care team — Let them know timely access to results is important to you. A good care team should respect that.

If you feel your concerns aren't being heard, it may be worth considering whether this center is the right fit for your care needs.

August 26
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I wrnt from Moffitt Cancer Center in FL to CT's Hartford Healthcare Cancer Center. They did not to do blood draws through my port. I responded that Iveould get my Healthcare elsewhere. Now the infusion nurses are drawing blood through and then flushing my port. I refuse to be a pin cushion. I was told it was not their policy, but they are accommodating me.

September 1
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I find some do some don’t .I leave mine in because I’m afraid the Cancer might come back.

August 31
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

The only time my cancer center used my port was in the chemo room. Otherwise no, the workers said they weren't trained.

August 31

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