Optimizing care for a fully implanted chemotherapy vein port
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study focuses on the best way to maintain a fully implanted vein catheter (a port used for chemotherapy). It may help reduce complications and improve how safely your catheter is maintained after chemotherapy ends.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have cancer and are getting (or recently got) a fully implanted chemotherapy vein catheter for treatment.
- You finished chemotherapy within the last 10 weeks.
- Your daily functioning is rated as 0 or 1 (you can do most activities with little or no help).
- You can sign an informed consent form to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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