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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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    Hi, I had a Picc line done ust a couple of weeks ago, I didn't feel a thing, all done very professionally, doesn't really stop you from doing anything, gets cleaned once a week by district nurse and also by hospital when receiving chemo. Just have to keep it dry when cleaning yourself up, but you get covers from the hospital or district nurse. Good luck, you'll be fine, you can do this.

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    Hi, I had a Picc line done ust a couple of weeks ago, I didn't feel a thing, all done very professionally, doesn't really stop you from doing anything, gets cleaned once a week by district nurse and also by hospital when receiving chemo. Just have to keep it dry when cleaning yourself up, but you get covers from the hospital or district nurse. Good luck, you'll be fine, you can do this.

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