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.
A port may also be called a BardPortÂ®, a MediportÂ®, a PowerPortÂ®, or a Port-A-CathÂ®. There are many different ports available (Figure 1). Your doctor will choose the one that is best for you and your treatments. A port is like an artificial vein. There are many reasons to have a port placed. Some people have veins that are difficult to start an intravenous (IV) for medicine or draw blood from for tests. Some people need to receive chemotherapy continuously for several days. Sometimes, chemotherapy must be given in a vein larger than the ones in your arms.