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Liana_anna's avatar
9 years ago

Picc line & chemo on affected arm

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone can share their experiences with picc line and receiving chemo on affected arm.

I still have 2 cycles to go and running out of good veins. My 2nd, 3rd and 4th chemo were painful during and afterwards. I still have a very dark long noticeable bruise from my 2nd chemo (6 wks ago). 

Am thinking should I just tough it out and endure the pain or take risks to have picc line put in or use my affected arm? 

Obviously  I'm afraid of the risks getting lymphedema  if i use my affected arm but my mo and chemo nurse said it should b OK. 

Still have 1 week to decide if I want the picc line. 

Anxious but grateful, Liana xx

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