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Inserted Chemo Pod To Release Chemo And Shrink The Tumor For Ovarian Cancer. Common Practice?

Hi, I wonder if you could please help me. My friend has Ovarian Cancer and said she is having a 'Chemo Pod' inserted so it will release chemo every day and shrink the tumour before she has a hysterectomy. Can you tell me pls if this is a common practice as another person I know had a different type of treatment. Thank you in advance for all your help, Best Wishes Karen B
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Dear Ma'am,

Sorry to hear about your friend's problem. Chemoports/ chemo pods are relatively common but are not mandatory for all patients. Chemotherapy given through IV lines is equally effective.

Hoping for the best.
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Inserted Chemo Pod To Release Chemo And Shrink The Tumor For Ovarian Cancer. Common Practice?

Dear Ma am, Sorry to hear about your friend s problem. Chemoports/ chemo pods are relatively common but are not mandatory for all patients. Chemotherapy given through IV lines is equally effective. Hoping for the best.