Port-o-cath

debbru
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Port-o-cath

if you have a port inserted after several treatments, is the risk of getting a clot less likely than if you have it inserted after only a couple of treatments.

 

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Julia00
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Re: Port-o-cath

I had a port put in before I started my treatment. Do most people get ports put in later? (Sorry, recently diagnosed, don’t know a lot)

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debbru
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Re: Port-o-cath

What cancer have you gott? After my experience with a Port-o-cath I would very careful, I wouldn't recommend them if your having treatment for Breast Cancer

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sch
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Re: Port-o-cath

Hi debbru,

I'm sorry to hear this.

Do you mind if I ask what happened?

-s

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debbru
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Re: Port-o-cath

I got a clot

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