Question 1

what is a port for chemo?

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"ports" are: Accessible devices under the skin that allow puncture and direct line to the venous system.  It prevents multiple sticks and extravasation of caustic chemo outside veins.  When chemo is completed, it should be removed.

Question 2

how can you manage a port-cath?

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Instructions: There would be little care that a person themself would do for a port-a-cath. See your doctor regularly, follow their instructions, and have regular catheter injection or flushing performed at your doctor's office as directed.

Question 3

what is a port-a-cath?

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Tube under skin: The mediport is a small tube or catheter that is placed under the skin and enters a large blood vessel. It has a rubber disk that can be felt on the surface of the skin (this is the port) and a needle can be placed through the skin and enters the port. This allows blood to be drawn and most importantly, allows chemotherapy, fluids, antibiotics, etc to be given and distributed quickly.

Question 4

what's a single-port hysterectomy?

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Laparoscope site: The laparoscope is being used through the "single port site" to visualize the pelvic organs probably prior to vaginal hysterectomy. Most davinci(robotic surgery) and lavh surgeries require more than one site to remove the uterus. Although surgeons are increasingly becoming more efficient at operating through a "single port site.".

Question 5

how do resentments hurt people who harbor them?

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Resentment: Guilt, isolation, sense of loss.

Question 6

could my port be infected? are there any symptoms?

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Yes: Pain, redness, fever, chills. Is any part of the port eroding through the skin? May need blood cultures. See your doctor.

Question 7

please tell me how long it takes for to get a chemo port installed?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient: It is a small outpatient procedure, with actual procedure not taking more that 30 minutes.

Question 8

i am having a port put in on monday for chemo. how long do i have to wait to start the chemo?

Accepted Answer

Any time: Most ports can be used right away.

Question 9

we get malaria prevdoxycycline100mg 1tab daily.do i have to take it up to 4weeks after leaving this place or just 4weeksbecause already 2weeks in port?

Accepted Answer

4 weeks once no risk: Regarding Doxycycline as a malaria "preventive", you need to complete 4 weeks of daily therapy once you've left the area of malaria risk (eg: no further risk of being bitten by a possibly infected mosquito). Depending on where you are, you likely need to continue for four more weeks as there is likely risk in your port. If not, then you only need to finish up the remaining two weeks.

Question 10

how much is an implantable denture?

Accepted Answer

Service: An "implantable denture" is not a commodity, like a can of soup.  It's a service.  Cost depends on your individual anatomical requirements, skill and training of the practitioner, number/placement/type of implants, region of the country, materials used in the prosthetic appliance, and so many other factors.  Ask your Dentist for advice or referral to specialist(s).

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