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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2007 8:43 am    Post subject: portacath device Reply with quote
A portacath is a device that is placed under your skin. It is used to inject chemo drugs and obtain blood. With a portacath, your veins are no longer inserted with needles. This will eliminate an immense amount of strain on your veins.
Testicular cancer chemo treatment requires a lot of chemo drug injections and blood withdrawals that is why a portacath is highly recommended.
The portacath is the size of a fat quarter.
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