PICC v Portacath
I mentioned previously that I have been told I have bad veins, and some of the lovely members mentioned PICC or Portacath options, so I was just wondering if anyone had thoughts on which is better (l...
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Hi
I have had a Portacath in for 31/2 years and it is a godsend.
The day surgery to have it done is not too bad and it can be used almost straight away.
I have over 78 rounds of various chemos in this time and I find that there is almost no feeling the needle going in for each transfusion . I have seen many other patients with poor veins and picc lines that have so much trouble that I am glad I have my Port.
Obviously this is your choice , all the best