Re: Groshon Port Catheter

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On 5/18/04, Robin A. Jones wrote:
> I had an allergic reaction to a Groshon Port Catheter that
> was implanted into my chest wall for infusion of
> chemotherapy. It is still causing problems after they
> removed it. It was in me for over ten months.
>
> Robin
I HAVE HAD MY GROSHON FOR 6 WEEKS. IT STAYS PLUGGED AND HAS
COST LOTS OF TIME AND $ TO GET CLEAR. THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT
OF PROBLEMS AND NOT MUCH KNOWLEDGE. I BELIEVE MINE CAUSED A
BLOOD CLOT IN MY JUGULAR VEIN! JR