What is a port or vascular access device?
A. Many patients with breast cancer will need chemotherapy as part of the treatment. This is given intravenously (in a vein). A port is placed in the subcutaneous tissue and is attached to an IV catheter that is introduced into a vein. This allows the port to be accessed (punctured with a needle) when a treatment is needed. In addition to preventing scarring of the veins, it is a convenience and comfort for the patient. The port is easily removed when treatment is completed.
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