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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I have the portacath also. Whilst it does make chemo access easier & the procedure to place it isn't particularly difficult, I have had other issues with it. A lot of the time, I've had excruciating pain on certain movements as both the surgeon & I believe a stitch may be irritating a nerve. To combat this, I've realised I just can't do anything which involves using my pectoral muscles. But of a bummer when you're a gym junkie like me! Anyway, it's been fantastic for access & I'm so glad I haven't ruined my veins.
However, I'm planning to get it out now that I've finished TCH and only have Herceptin to go. I'm over being stabbed with pain for something as simple as wiping a bench or backing out of the driveway. I'm sure this isn't typical for most though.