Infusion is the method of delivery. Chemotherapy by definition is the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances. Technically we do take it. It is chemo therapy . But it’s mostly used in slang with cancer in higher doses. Hope this helps.

Also, the way it was explained to me by my medical team, an infusion is just another way for the body to receive medication. I was told medicine may be received via a shot but a shot needs to be done more frequently than an infusion. For example, Kesimpta is a similar med to Rituximab except for the delivery method. Kesimpta is a monthly shot while Retuximab is an infusion taken every 6 months.

Chemo wipes out all of your cells which include the T and B cells. The DMT’s only wipe out the B cells 🤮

Yes, actually a cancer patient takes Rituxin (he was there when I went in for my biyearly infusion/chemo)
Since my veins are very hard to find now I have always been advised/recommended to have a port so that they don’t waste time looking for my veins.

Yes, I believe it's just the medication that's different. Some people have ports due to bad veins.