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Infusaport
Hi, i am having treatment for rectal cancer. This started with 6 weeks of Chemo radiation therapy and then straight chemotherapy scheduled fortnightly for 9 cycles. The chemotherapy involves infusion for about 3-4 hours and leaving with a chemo bottle for 2 days. At about cycle 4 when home with chemo bottle attached to my port the flow would stop after 24 hours giving me only 1/2 of prescribed dose. I have had a portascan which showed the port to be functioning properly.
why does it stop working after 24 hours?
has anyone else had this problem?
thank you 🙏
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Re: Infusaport
Hi @Didee55 ,
It's Felicity from Cancer Council Supportive Care Team. If you haven't already it's important that you let your treatment team know about your experience. Our Cancer Information and Support Line on 13 11 20 cannot provide individual medical advice, however they may be able to provide some assistance in navigating this issue. I hope your treatment team are able to help you with this issue.
Warmly,
Felicity
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