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.
Your chemo will be administered through an IV generally, but can also be administered through a âportâ. A port is like a small box hooked to your artery and installed under your skin. The nurse pushes the needle through your skin into the box where it hooks in and accesses your artery like an IV.