Arm Pain and Picc Line?

Hello,

I have just had my first course of chemotherapy through a cannula and have been having terrible arm pain. The nurse advised potentially using a picc line or putting the drug in slower over a longer period of time. Has anyone had experience of this helping the arm pain either way?

Thanks, 

Christine

  • Hello Christine123 and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry you've been having this pain. The nurse will give you a better idea of how the pain can be improved, but you can read about the different ways of having chemotherapy here, you can also look at advice on PICC lines specifically here. We also have a team of cancer nurses if you wish to speak to someone. You can call on the freephone 0808 800 4040, lines are open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia