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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
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.
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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