Trouble after Hickman line

Hi everyone,

 

I had my Hickman line removed after treatment finished in June and ever since I have been struggling on a regular basis with what feels like a trapped nerver in my neck and chest. The pain is getting more intense and happening more often. It sometimes stops me from being able to roll over in bed without agonising pain, soen days I can't even lift my arm up or pick my 2 year old up!
 

Has anyone else had any problems after removal?

  • Hello Louise8718,

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues after you had your Hickman line removed.

    I looked on the forum for posters who reported having the similar problems but couldn't find anything recent, so I thought I might leave you with our nurses' phone number if I think that speaking with someone medically trained and asking for suggestions might help. If you decide to go for it, you can reach them on this number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday, between 9 a.m - 5 p.m. outside of holiday hours.

    I hope you feel better soon!

    With wishes of a wonderful 2021,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator