The Short Answer: Don't Overdo It. Taking the manufacturer's recommended dosage of aspirin and acetaminophen together for a short time has not be shown to cause organ damage. Aspirin and acetaminophen can be taken alone at higher doses without causing damage.
What Is a Port-a-Cath? A port-a-cath is an IV (intravenous) catheter that is placed under the skin in a patient who requires frequent administration of chemotherapy, blood transfusions, antibiotics, intravenous feeding, or blood draws.
The port-a-cath can be used the same day it is put in. Ports make the administration of chemotherapy much safer. Some patients have difficult veins in their arms. Veins can be small, scarred by prior therapies or phlebotomies, or have a tendency to ârollâ away from needle.