Question: Why do some patients who receive chemotherapy need a port-a-cath? What is a port-a-cath? Dr. K. April Kennedy is board certified in medical oncology and Fellowship trained in medical ...

In the United Kingdom, totally implantable venous access systems (TIVAS) are not routinely used. Compared with Hickman catheters, these devices are more expensive and complex to insert. However, it is ...

This study enrolled oncology and hematology patients who had retained their port following completion of anticancer treatment. Clinical data were extracted for 1,059 participants. The primary end ...

How soon you can start chemotherapy after having your port placed can depend on certain factors, including the urgency in beginning treatment and your recovery following port insertion. You can ...

A port-a-cath is an intravenous catheter that is placed under the skin in a patient who requires frequent administration of chemotherapy, blood transfusions, antibiotics, intravenous feeding or blood ...

LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today the launch of the new Arrow FlexTip Plus Multi-Port epidural catheter, which is based on the same proven technology of ...

Bone mineral density in childhood cancer survivors (CCS). Background: The aims of this prospective randomized study were two-fold: To estimate the incidence of overall venous thrombosis (VT) including ...