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PICC line for chemo

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Hi everyone.

Had my second round of chemo yesterday but the nurse really had a problem getting the cannula in my hand.

Tried one hand (which was still bruised from the first session) but the nurse couldn't get it in and the veins are no good. Managed to get in the other hand (it hurt) but said to think about a PICC line for my future chemo sessions.

Can anyone share their experience with having a PICC line. Does it hurt to be put in? Does it restrict movement during time between chemo sessions? Would you recommend it?

Aware everyone is different but just need some help.

Thank you

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    I had much the same problem!  Veins was breaking having the cannula really painful,  so i had a picc line inserted.  I had it done at radiology dept.  Aneathestised all around the area.  It was sore n swollen n bruised for a week but other then it being a bit to high up my arm it heals n you cant really feel it there.  Its cleaned n flushed weekly at the hospital n everything goes into or comes out of your picc.  Much easier then having all the bloods n chemo going through cannulas each time.  

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    Thank you for your helpful response

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