Also called an implanted port, port-a-cath or medi-port, a chemo port has two parts: the port and the catheter. The port is a quarter-sized plastic or metal disc. (If you have the metal kind, don’t ...

A port is a small disc placed under the skin to allow easy access to veins for medication and blood draws, reducing the need for frequent needle pricks. The insertion of a port is a quick procedure ...

More positive attitude and less symptom burden for male smokers with lung cancer. Role of bone scan in routine practice for early recognition of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ): ...

Cancer treatment often involves numerous blood draws. Additionally, if you undergo chemotherapy treatment, you may need to have it administered through a vein. Over time, it can be painful to be ...

At baseline, there was no difference in Perceived Stress Scale scores between groups (P =.743). However, postprocedure scores were significantly lower in the stress ball group compared with controls ...