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Patients

Using MediPort/ChemoPort
4 Patients currently use MediPort/ChemoPort
1 Patient stopped using MediPort/ChemoPort
amslights Sensation: severe Overall: moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: severe Walking: severe See profile amslights as needed since Oct 17, 2007
msajstall Sensation: moderate Overall: mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: none Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate See profile msajstall since Aug 10, 2007

What is MediPort/ChemoPort? A Mediport® is a device implanted under the skin to allow medication delivery direct into the bloodstream. A Mediport® can stay in place permanently and is used in chronic conditions including MS and cancer for individuals who require frequent injections. Read more...

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Reasons Taken

5 patients in the community are using or have used MediPort/ChemoPort.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	5	100%

Duration

How long current patients have been using MediPort/ChemoPort or how long patients were using MediPort/ChemoPort before stopping.

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using MediPort/ChemoPort

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	1	2	1	0

How Long Patients Used MediPort/ChemoPort Before Stopping

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	0	1	0	0

Why Patients Stopped Using MediPort/ChemoPort (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended	1	100%

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