My chemo nurse used a one inch needle because she said my port is inserted more deeply. It worked fine when the longer needle is used. My chemo ended November 8th and I had the port removed on December 20th. Now, I'm just recovering my upper body strength and muscles after 10 months of the port. I seem to have some scar tissue around where the port was inserted, touching my brachial nerve. Hoping my brachial nerve finds peace within the muscle bundle and pain will gradually diminish.View Thread