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To port or not to port...
Hi, I have just found out that my WLE to remove 2 tumours wasn’t as successful as hoped and they didn’t get the healthy margin hoped for on one of them the, also the sentinel node biopsy came back as...
I had my port put in in September 2017 and helped me beyond measure. I have been on blood thinners for another medical condition for over twenty years now, which means I have to have my blood checked on average once a fortnight. As a result of all these tests over the years, all my available veins are badly scarred and tend to hide when needed. My port solved all these problems and it still remains in my upper chest. My other medical issues mean that I'm in and out of hospital and my port is used for blood tests, general IV line for antibiotics and steroids, blood transfusions and more. I have it flushed and heparin locked every six to eight weeks and I'll keep mine for as long as it gives no problems. I've had no infections or blockages or twisting of the catheter or any other issues at all.