06/27/2025
If you or a loved one is preparing for chemotherapy, your care team may recommend a port placement—a small medical device implanted under the skin that makes receiving treatment easier and more comfortable.
At Yakima General Surgery, we provide outpatient port placements locally, so you don’t have to travel far or wait weeks to begin your care.
🔹 What is a port?
A port is a small, implanted device that allows medications (like chemotherapy) to be delivered directly into your bloodstream—safely and efficiently.
🔹 Who is it for?
Patients who require frequent or long-term intravenous treatments, like chemotherapy, blood transfusions, or IV antibiotics.
🔹 Why does local care matter?
Quick access to port placement helps you begin treatment on schedule, with fewer delays, less stress, and more time focused on healing.
📞 Talk with your oncologist or call our office to learn if port placement is right for your treatment plan. We’re here to support you from day one.