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Re: Port Removal
Anyone know what happens regarding bleeding from the vein when the catheter is pulled out? I've still got my port in and have been wondering what stops blood from flowing out of the vein which is under pressure. I guess the body's normal platelet coagulation properties will seal the hole, but I don't see how some blood doesn't escape. Maybe that's not a big problem, but I'm guessing someone on aspirin or warfarin therapy might have a problem.
bird
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Male Breast Cancer, DX 5/15/09, IDC, STAGE 1, 1.7 cm, HER2+++, ER+(95%)/PR+(75%), Ki67 40%, grade 3, 0/5 nodes, TX: mastectomy, TCH finished 7/19/10, radiation 6 wks., Tamoxifen on going, bisphosphonate 24 mos.
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