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Picc line vrs Portacath
I asked my doctor today at chemo what is a picc line and a portacath. She said the picc goes in the arm above the elbow but they can be prone to infection and arm movement dislodging them. The portac...
Hi Brenda. I opted for a port before chemo, as I have invisible veins at the best of times. It can also be left in well beyond the end of chemo. Not ready to give mine up just yet. Once the wound has healed, there are no limitations on activity.
Take care, Lyn