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What procedures can use my portacath?
I have a portacath inserted for chemo. Excellent for that as my hand veins are difficult to access. I have to go for a brain MRI / MRA on Friday, does anyone know if they can use the portacath if I n...
@Unicornkisses I have to concur with Zoffiel, I'm pretty sure the portacath is not Universal, I know friends who tried to have it used for other things, but they won't touch it. You know its so weird, but I didnt get an option of a portacath I had a total of 12 infusions with dodgey veins have permanent cording in my right arm, looks hideous LOL and scarring all over my arms. From what Ive seen my friends who had Her2 got portacaths maybe due to the longer stint of 12 months Herceptin. x Melinda