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I had a PET scan, it is the reason they are sending me back for the second (painful). Meanwhile I have no definitive diagnosis or treatment plan, but they want me to get the port placed (under anesthesia) and a radiation simulation. Nurse mentioned it would be possible to place the port while I’m under for the surgical biopsy, saving me a full day and another trip under. I really just want new doctors at this point- of course I spent time and money to find out the random oncologist that took my phone calls is out of network so more time and money.
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You don't need to put asleep for a port placement. Hospital thinks so as it is more money in their pocket. I told them what side I wanted on which they did not like plus we are doing this under local. you feel them digging around a bit but NO big deal or pain. They said it would take 2 hours took 45 minutes. Local hospital want to do general and 6 hours. for a port placement. MONEY and more money Mayo did it in 45 minutes and I told the people at the local hospital how quick it was They did not like that as they lost money Too bad It's my pocket book and my time Just say no A word about a port my body said it was itchy for about a month