And port-a-caths still need to be flushed every so often. I can't remember exactly but it was either every 3 months or every 6 months for me and I hung onto my port for 2 years after chemo was completed because there was a good chance of my breast cancer repaying me a visit. Basically the chemo nurse injects a syringe of heparin into the port. Then within seconds you get a yucky metallic taste in your throat. At least I did LOL. Tiff would surely be annoyed at having to go back to the hospital for her port flushes.Well, I will offer a clue, even if she refuses to give a clear answer: If the port she has in her arm remains, she may not be cancer-free. If the port is removed, she could be considered cancer-free. Surely, when or if her port is removed, she will be very excited and tell people about it. How long could the port remain in her arm, anyway?
According to the article cited below, ports can be removed or kept as per the person's wishes:
Q: Do I have to keep the port after my treatment is over?
A: No. Many people keep ports in place “just in case.” Others have them removed as soon as treatment is complete. Work with your doctor to decide what’s right for you.
Hey ... maybe her medical team is onto us and that's why the unexpected scheduling of her repeat biopsies happened.
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