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Chemo ports 101

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Dr Daleen Geldenhuys gives us a rundown on chemo ports 101; explaining how they work, who should get them, and the insertion and removal process.

This article has been brought to you in partnership with Bard Medical South Africa in the interest of education, awareness and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the healthcare professional’s own work and not influenced by Bard Medical in any way.
2 Dec English South Africa Health & Fitness

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