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 was also told my veins weren't good but I decided to give them ago. My surgeon suggested not to have surgery unless I needed it. I had 12 weeks of AC which the chemo nurse told me turns veins 'woody' in some people. On the whole the veins coped with treatment every three weeks. However I am now on weekly paclitaxel. I tried to have a picc line put in but my veins were too hard so last week I had a port put in. I think it will be good but I am a bit apprehensive. I think I should have done it earlier as it has set me back having another op and anaesthetic.
good luck on your journey.