Pic line hurts

Hi im really a bit fed up . I had first EC chemotherapy last week. But was told id need a pic line put in. I had this done wed just gone, so its been five days and i waa told it wouldn't hurt. But it is,its a constant painful heavy feeling like a needle pricking me. Ive also still got a seroma  which yesterdsy started to get red and hot to tthe touch. Today it was worse the redness had spread and it was painful, so i called my chemotherapy out of hrs nurse  and was told to take the antibiotics that i was given,incase i did get an infectiin. I mentioned my pic line  was also causing me pain still and was told yes it csn sometimes be traumatic.  So im feeling fed up with both my left arm and right under arm being so uncomfortable.  Im dreading anyone even touching my pic line  as it's so painful. Chemotherapy nirse is calling me tomorrow morning,i am worried it may put back my chemotherapy this friday, i did ask if that might happen but was told its to early to make that decision yet. Nothing is ever straight forward for me ,and im feeling a bit down with it all. Anyone else had these kinda setbacks.

  • Hello Jassoscared,

    I hope the call with your nurse went ok and they were able to answer all of your questions. It's important to keep them updated so they can help as much as possible. If you wish to speak to our team of nurses, you can call them for free on 0808 800 4040. Lines are open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. I also thought this page here that might help with keeping positive.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia