Arm soreness

I had a picc line inserted after my third FEC chemo because I had a sore vein.  You have it under a local anaesthetic, it's quick and simple.  It has to be dressed and flushed weekly.  It doesn't  hurt but you have to be careful with the arm and not lift heavy things.  Also can't get it wet in the shower.  Seems really good so far.  There is always a risk of infection but if that is avoided and it saves my veins, definitely worth doing.  The oncologist thought a portacath unnecessary as I have only 3 more chemo cycles to go.  Very easy to take out a picc line apparently, the nurse Justus pulls on it and it comes out.  Portacath a can stay in for years, but need flushing out I think monthly.  Picc line is more temporary.  Good luck with your treatment, one day it will end.