Breast cancer incidence continues to rise, with cases increasing by almost 20% in the UK since the 1990s, and breast cancer remaining one of the most common cancers requiring surgical intervention, including mastectomy and axillary lymph node surgery[1]. These...
Oncology
Enhancing Body Image and Patient Satisfaction: Is There a Case for PICC-Ports Over Chest Ports?
In the field of oncology treatment, Totally Implanted Venous Access Devices (TIVADs) have proven to be effective and safe for patients. The choice of placement site for these ports can however significantly impact a patient's body image and overall wellbeing....
Midline Catheter use in Oncology and its Role in The Treatment of Breast Carcinoma
In this article, we present the case of a triple-negative breast carcinoma T2N0M0 with negative genetic testing and a Ki67 proliferation index of 80%, indicating an aggressive cancer. Despite the initial recommendation to use a peripherally inserted central catheter...
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