Cancer Treatments

A mediport, a small medical device implanted under the skin, serves as a reliable way to administer medications or draw blood. Although they appreciate the port’s convenience, many patients also wonder if they can engage in physical activities like exercise and swimming with it in place.  At the Metropolitan Vascular Institute, our team of world-class vein doctors […]

Many people are afraid to make a trip to the doctor. Hesitating to schedule a checkup could happen for many reasons, but most people avoid going to the doctor out of fear of what they may find. However, the thought of finding something serious can be nerve-rattling, but it’s still crucial to keep up with

Recent medical advances have aided in the fight against cancer. One medical advancement that has been a critical weapon against cancer is tumor ablation. For those who need a minimally invasive option to battle their illness, tumor ablation can help. Here are a few things you should know about how it works and if it

Patients undergoing cancer therapies can benefit from certain interventions, many of which are performed by a vascular specialist. At the Metropolitan Vascular Institute in Waldorf, MD, we perform a variety of these treatments. They include mediports, biopsies, tumor embolization or ablation, kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty, central lines, and IVC filter placement. Mediports A mediport is a small