Vascular Ports
This is a device that is placed under your child's skin and the catheter is threaded into a large vein. The port gives easy and reliable access to your child's bloodstream and sits just below the skin. Your child will wake with two small incisions: one by the port site and the other in the neck where it was inserted into the vein.
Lines and ports both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Dependent on your child's age, size and diagnosis, one may be more suitable than another - your child's team will guide you as to which may be best for your child.
Further information
- Investigations that my child with cancer may undergo
- Feeding for children with cancer
- Treatments that my child with cancer may undergo
- Participating in clinical trials
- Other useful charity resources, support groups and website links
My child has been diagnosed with a rhabdoid tumour - see our rhabdoid tumour information resources