Life is your gift, why settle for a certificate of participation?
The ports can stay in place as long as your doctor feels you need it.15,16
So, unlike catheters, you do not need to replace it frequently.
This way you have lesser visits to the hospital
We made something invisible, so you are more visible.
Ports are designed to allow you more freedom in life. It’s
not just about surviving; it’s about being alive. Be free
to take a walk, swim, or visit the place you always
wanted to go. Embrace life in a better way
and don’t let that smile falter.
We made something invisible, so you are more visible.
Ports are designed to allow you more freedom in life. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about being alive. Be free to take a walk, swim, or visit the place you always wanted to go. Embrace life in a better way and don’t let that smile falter.
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