What Is a Chemo Port? - Cleveland Clinic
2023年1月31日 · A chemotherapy port, or chemo port, is a small, implantable device. It delivers chemotherapy drugs directly to your bloodstream through a vein in your chest, arm or abdomen. Healthcare providers can also use your port to draw blood and give you fluids.
Anyone have problems with bruising after infusion at port site?
Yesterday was my third A/C infusion. Same nurse I had before (very good). This time, I bled more than usual at the site upon removal of cath. I have a round bruise covering the "nob" as I call it. Anyone have this problem? Should I be concerned? I'm having my Neulasta tomorrow and will have someone look at it. I'm just curious about the occurance.
What Is a Chemo Port? - WebMD
2022年8月2日 · Call your doctor if you have pain, swelling, or bruising at your port’s site; if pus or fluid is coming out of the opening in your skin where the port goes; or if that area looks irritated or...
Bruise nearby my port-a-cath — Cancer Survivors Network
Put your fear into action, and tell your Onc straight away. There is a chance that the chemo leaked from the port, which can hurt. I think that is the worse scenario. Or, it could be something simple, like the port being pulled by the tube, causing bruising. Either way, get it sorted and let us know how you are doing.
About Your Implanted Port - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2024年7月1日 · An implanted port is often called a mediport or port-a-cath. A port protects your veins during cancer treatment. This information explains implanted ports, port placement, and how to care for your port.
Port Bruising - Breast Cancer - Inspire
2011年6月25日 · I am a breast cancer patient and recently had my 3rd chemo last week Monday. I only started noticing a bruise on my port area outlining the small little tube that goes up to my neck. Is that normal? Do I need to get it checked by my oncologist? Lately I've been noticing slight pain also. Should I be concern?
Port Maintenance - NurseRegistry
2018年7月26日 · A hematoma, or bruise, can occur on the surface (or septum) of the port device. It is caused by leakage of blood from the port to underneath the skin when the needle is removed from the port. If this occurs, the port should not be used, since the accumulated blood is an excellent growth media for bacteria, and may lead to an infection.
Chemo Port: Placement, Types and Why It’s Used | City of Hope
2024年8月1日 · Chemotherapy ports, which are also known as port-a-caths, mediports or implantable ports, are relatively small and discreet devices that doctors implant beneath the skin. When they’re not in use, they appear as a small bump under the skin. The chemo port allows the doctor to provide medication without the need for multiple needle sticks.
Bleeding and Bruising and Cancer Treatment - Side Effects
Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and targeted therapy, can increase your risk of bleeding and bruising. These treatments can lower the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are the cells that help your blood to clot and stop bleeding.
Implantable ports - Macmillan Cancer Support
You may feel a bit sore and bruised for a few days after the port is put in. You can ask your doctor or nurse which painkillers you should take to help with this. Once the port has been put in, and for a few days after, check around the wounds for any: …
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