Forum Discussion
prudencerose
10 years agoMember
Picc line?
Finished AC three weeks ago and Started 12 weekly doses of paclitaxel today. Had a blood test yesterday and the IV today. All along, the doctors have been telling me that my veins are not good, but ...
Sign in to react to this post
Karenhappyquilt
10 years agoMember
I loved my picc line, I had it after three rounds of FEC when one of my veins was very damaged. All you need is a local anaesthetic where the picc line went it and its painless otherwise. I had short showers and wrapped the part of my arm where the picc line went in in glad wrap and a small towel. I got a slightly sore arm when I did too much shortly after I had it out in. I wish I had had it for all my chemo so I didn't end up with damaged veins. I had to have the dressing redone each week by my chemo nurses. This was good because I could ask them any questions I had. I found that very helpful. It takes seconds to remove at the me of my chemo. I would recommend picc lines whole heartedly.
good luck and all the best, from Karen
Sign in to react to this post